During World War I, journalist Walter Lippmann wrote ______ of the public's reliance on stereotypes, ______ of the role of media in the manufacture of consent when done in the public interest.

A) critically; approvingly
B) critically; also
C) approvingly; critically
D) approvingly; also

Walter Lippmann

An influential American writer, reporter, and political commentator known for his books on public affairs and the role of media in democracy.

Stereotypes

Stereotypes are oversimplified and widely held beliefs about the characteristics of a particular group of people, often leading to misconceptions or bias.

Manufacture of Consent

A concept suggesting that the media and powerful elite shape public opinion and consent through the manipulation of news, information, and cultural products.