Symbolic interactionists note that the news is
A) translated by the media into "events."
B) a matter of social construction.
C) what remains after the media ignore other events.
D) All of the choices are correct.

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Symbolic interactionists view the news as a social construct, meaning it is shaped by societal interactions and interpretations. The media plays a role in translating occurrences into "events" and deciding which events to highlight or ignore, thus constructing the news.

Symbolic Interactionists Note That the News Is