Which of the following statements is true?

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In this question, you’re evaluating statements about the narcotizing dysfunction in media studies.
Option 1: 'The narcotizing dysfunction of the media was identified in the 1980s after a deluge of cable news programming.' This is inaccurate. The concept was identified earlier, associated with the idea that extensive media coverage can lead to apathy rather than heightened action, and it predates the 1980s cable-news era.
Option 2: 'Massive amounts of information tend to excite audiences.' This contradicts the core idea of narcotizing dysfunction. The theory argues that overload can numb or overwhelm audiences, reducing motivation to act, not exciting them.
Option 3: 'The numbing effect of the narcotizing dysfunction may prevent people from taking action in response to compelling issues.' This aligns with the established concept: excessive information can produce paralysis or disengagement, so people feel overwhelmed and refrain from taking action despite the issues.
Option 4: 'The term narcotizing dysfunction was created by feminist scholars.' This is incorrect. The term is not attributed to feminist scholars; it is associated with sociologists who studied mass media effects and how overwhelming information can lead to inaction, not with feminist theorists.
Overall, the only statement that coherently matches the recognized idea is Option 3, while the other statements either misstate the origin, mischaracterize the effect, or attribute the term to the wrong scholarly group.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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