Which statement best evaluates the reasoning in this excerpt from “Is the World Falling Apart?"?
The truth is that bad news headlines sell, and the news media often sensationalizes events to
gain readers, listeners, and viewers. The news media presents stories that shock us and get us
to take notice. The more shocking the news, the more likely we are to share it with others, and
the more likely we are to tune in the next time.
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The reasoning is sound; the author uses facts.
The reasoning is not sound; the author relies on cultural stereotypes.
The reasoning is sound; the author's argument is logical.
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The reasoning is not sound; the author uses false information.