According to the Myth of Media Manipulation

question 101

Multiple Choice

According to the myth of media manipulation:

• A) The media has significant power to change the minds of politicians
• B) Others are more likely to be susceptible to manipulation than we are
• C) The press is controlled by politicians trying to further their agendas
• D) The media chooses stories based upon the desires of their advertisers

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Evidence Base

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Researcher Allegiance

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