Which of the following is an accurate statement about rumors ?
Correct answer: D. Rumors are transmitted from person to person in a relatively rapid fashion
- A. Rumors are effective ways to disseminate reliable information
- B. Rumors are easy to verify
- C. Rumors typically arise when people trust official sources of information
- D. Rumors are transmitted from person to person in a relatively rapid fashion
Explanation
Rumors spread relatively quickly through person-to-person communication, especially when information is uncertain and people seek an explanation. They are not necessarily reliable or easy to verify and often arise when official information is distrusted or unavailable.
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