According to the Agenda-Setting Theory,which of the Following Serves as the Main

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the agenda-setting theory,which of the following serves as the main gatekeeper of information?

• A)corporations
• B)media
• C)early adopters
• D)government

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Definitions:

Peer Relationships

Social connections among individuals of approximately the same age, which are important for social development.

Avoidance

A defensive mechanism where an individual steers clear of certain thoughts, feelings, or interactions due to perceived negative outcomes.

Centration

A term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, describing the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation rather than focusing on a single perspective.