People Seek Out Media Messages Consistent with the Values and Beliefs

question 27

Multiple Choice

People seek out media messages consistent with the values and beliefs of those around them as they work to preserve their existing views by avoiding challenging messages. They do this because they _______.

• A) they are not intelligent enough to deal with counter-normative ideas
• B) challenging messages rarely make it into traditional media
• C) seek cognitive consistency
• D) seek the latitude of acceptance

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Definitions:

Subjective-Well Being

An individual’s self-assessment of their feelings and life satisfaction, including aspects like happiness and fulfillment.

Evolutionary Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the traits and behaviors possessed by organisms have developed over time through natural selection and adaptation to their environments.

Mating Preferences

The criteria or attributes that individuals in a species use to select their partners for reproduction.

Cross-Cultural

Relating to, or comparing different cultures or cultural areas to elucidate their similarities and differences.