Which of the Following Statements About the Relationship Between Media

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the relationship between media and political beliefs is most accurate?

• A) The proliferation of media outlets on cable and the Internet has made voters less likely to rely primarily on news sources that reinforce their existing political beliefs.
• B) Television entertainment and television news both tend to portray government and political officials in a negative light.
• C) Research has shown that voters who get their news primarily from television are generally as well informed as those who regularly read newspapers.
• D) Most researchers believe that media choice is guided primarily by existing preferences.
• E) There is little evidence to suggest that media portrayals of complicated issues such as politics and race have any impact on citizens' attitudes.

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