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.