Which of the following social sciences have contributed the most to the knowledge of mass communication? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Anthropology

2.Sociology

3.Psychology

4.Social medicine

5.Defence studies

A1, 4 and 5 only

B3, 4 and 5 only

C2, 3 and 4 only

D1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Anthropology, sociology and psychology have contributed the most to the knowledge of mass communication.

Anthropology brought insight into culture, symbols and shared meaning in human societies.

Sociology supplied understanding of groups, institutions and audience behaviour.

Psychology explained perception, attitudes, persuasion and individual media effects.

Social medicine deals with health in society and is not a chief source of mass communication theory.

Defence studies concerns security and strategy and lies outside the core disciplines that built the field.

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