Question

Susan doesn't have time to go to many movies or to watch TV because of her school responsibilities. Consequently, she reads the magazine Entertainment Weekly so that she can converse knowledgably with her friends and colleagues. According to uses and gratifications theory, this is an example of media being selected for the purpose of _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Integration and social action.

Explanation:

Given that Susan doesen't have time to go to the movies or watch TV, she reads the magazine Entertainment so she can converse with her friends and colleagues. She does so that she can chat, therefore, she is looking for integration and social action with her friends and colleagues, and not following a personal need for entertainment.