The Public Opinion Process Starts with ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

The public opinion process starts with ________.

• A)a public and private debate
• B)an issue
• C)social action
• D)an already present mass sentiment
• E)like-minded people becoming a public

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Worldview

The foundational beliefs and perceptions through which an individual interprets and understands the world around them.

Inaccurate Interpretations

Errors in understanding or explaining something, often because of preconceived notions, leading to incorrect conclusions.

Socialization Process

The lifelong process of inheriting, interpreting, and disseminating norms, customs, and ideologies, facilitating social competence and individual growth.