How Has the Expression of Public Opinion Via the Media

question 113

Multiple Choice

How has the expression of public opinion via the media changed in recent years?

• A) Americans rely more heavily on journalists to provide commentary on political issues.
• B) The Internet has provided opportunities to express one's opinion in nontraditional ways.
• C) Many Americans have a more informed opinion as a result of the Internet.
• D) Public opinion has become harder to measure with the increase in social media usage.

---

Definitions:

Neurochemicals

Chemicals that facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system, including neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective barrier that prevents certain substances in the blood from entering the brain, protecting it from potentially harmful chemicals while allowing essential nutrients to pass through.

Neuropsychological Illness

Disorders that arise from changes in the functioning of the brain, affecting cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Psychoactive Drugs

Chemical substances that affect the brain function, leading to alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, and behavior.