The notion that the mass media represents the varied interests of many groups would reflect a position consistent with theory.

functionalist

Explanation:

Functionalist theory: The term functionalist theory was first introduced with the work of Robert Merton, Emile Durkheim, Talcott Parsons, and Herbert Spencer.

The functionalist theory explains that a particular society is a system of different interconnected parts that is responsible for working together in consonance to carry out a balanced state and social equilibrium as a whole.

In the question above, the given statement represents the functionalist theory.

the earthquake in haiti was a magnitude of 7.0 according to the u.s geological survey yet the smaller earthquake in haiti killed more than 200,000 and left more than 1.2 million people homeless. the chile earthquake was a magnitude of 8.8 and 500 times more stronger but chile's earthquake only injured 712 people.