Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann's "Spiral of Silence" Theory Contends That

question 46

Multiple Choice

Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann's "spiral of silence" theory contends that

• A)most individuals are reluctant to speak out against the dominant opinion.
• B)people tend not to express their views until asked.
• C)people holding deviant opinions tend to be more vocal,and hence silence the majority.
• D)most individuals like to challenge dominant opinions.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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