Which of the Following Is Not Consistent with the "Minimal

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not consistent with the "minimal effects theory"?

• A) ​Deep-seated, long-term political attitudes have a much greater influence on a voter's decision than does the media.
• B) ​People evaluate news material from their own partisan perspective.
• C) ​People consistently reshape their political views based on the news to which they are exposed.
• D) ​People tend to process and remember material that is more consistent with their preexisting attitudes.

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Definitions:

Natural Rate

The level of economic output at which the rate of inflation is stable, often related to the concept of the natural rate of unemployment where the labor market is in equilibrium.

Consumer Price Index

A metric that analyzes the weighted average cost of a selection of consumer goods and services, such as medical care, transportation, and food, to measure inflation.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply

Represents the total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a short-term period, given the level of prices.

Long-Run Aggregate Supply

Represents the total output an economy can produce when both capital and labor are fully employed, assuming constant technology and resources.