In the Context of Public Opinions, Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the context of public opinions, which of the following statements is true of the media?

• A) The media have negligible impact on the political socialization of high school students as their respective families have a stronghold over them.
• B) Political information available on social media is typically unreliable.
• C) The media tend to wield the most influence over the views of persons who have not yet formed opinions about various political issues or candidates.
• D) People go online, watch television, or read articles without any preconceived ideas about the political issues.
• E) Politicians should publicize themselves using means other than social media as it causes the house effect.

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