Which of the Following Statements About Governmental Public Relations Efforts

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about governmental public relations efforts is not true?

• A) Due to its size and power,the government is always successful at influencing public opinion.
• B) Despite its size and power,the government has trouble influencing public opinion because the news media frequently disputes its claims.
• C) Despite its size and power,the government has trouble influencing public opinion because interest groups frequently dispute its claims.
• D) Despite its size and power,the government has trouble influencing public opinion because there are often conflicts within the government about what should be done.
• E) Modern presidents focus a great deal of attention on shaping public opinion to boost support for their policy agendas.

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Definitions:

Self-Verification

The desire to be understood and acknowledged by others according to one's firmly held beliefs and feelings about oneself.

Induced Hypocrisy

This psychological concept involves making individuals aware of the discordance between their attitudes and behaviors to motivate them to change their behavior to align with their expressed attitudes.

Misattribution

Incorrectly identifying the source of a memory or emotion, leading to inaccurate conclusions or feelings.

Negative Affective State

A mood or emotional condition characterized by feelings such as sadness, anxiety, or anger.