What Theory Deals with How, in Order to Avoid Social

question 68

Multiple Choice

What theory deals with how, in order to avoid social isolation, people do not voice their opinions on controversial topics when they perceive their perspective as marginal?

• A) the spiral of silence
• B) the conspiracy of silence
• C) social silencing
• D) silent dissent

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