The News Provides a Refracted Version of Reality Because It

question 15

Multiple Choice

The news provides a refracted version of reality because it

• A)emphasizes dramatic and compelling news stories.
• B)is biased in favor of a Republican viewpoint.
• C)is biased in favor of a Democratic viewpoint.
• D)is biased in favor of a liberal perspective.
• E)is biased in favor of a conservative perspective.

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Definitions:

Persuadability

The degree to which an individual is susceptible to being persuaded or changing their views due to external influences.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition or state where an individual holds a diminished or negative view of themselves, their abilities, or their value.

Persuadability

The susceptibility of an individual to change their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors in response to persuasive communication or arguments.

Persuadable

Capable of being convinced to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.