Question

which journalistic decisions would violate the code of ethics set by the society of professional journalists? select two options. a newspaper places an ad on the page opposite an article about foreign policy. a journalist reports on a series of robberies that occurred in his own neighborhood. a reporter writes a story about his wife’s company without revealing their relationship. a magazine runs a series of articles speculating about a celebrity’s medical history. an editor refuses to publish an article about a politician due to questionable sources.

Explanation:

The Society of Professional Journalists' code of ethics emphasizes truth - telling, minimizing harm, and disclosing conflicts of interest. Placing an ad opposite a foreign - policy article and reporting on neighborhood robberies are normal journalistic activities. Refusing to publish due to questionable sources upholds ethical standards. However, writing a story about one's wife's company without disclosing the relationship is a conflict of interest, and speculating about a celebrity's medical history can cause harm by invading privacy.

Answer:

C. A reporter writes a story about his wife’s company without revealing their relationship.
D. A magazine runs a series of articles speculating about a celebrity’s medical history.