What Effect Does Selective Exposure Have on the Media's Manipulation

question 11

Multiple Choice

What effect does selective exposure have on the media's manipulation of public opinion?

• A) It increases manipulation because people are exposed to the worst news
• B) It increases manipulation because the media select those stories that will be most likely to draw in viewers
• C) It limits manipulation because people accept what they already agree with
• D) It limits manipulation because the media don't expose all of the facts

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