The Spiral of Silence Inflates Our Perception of Political Consensus

question 5

Multiple Choice

The spiral of silence inflates our perception of political consensus by ________ alternative views.

• A) publicly denouncing
• B) explicitly discouraging
• C) refuting
• D) excluding

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Definitions:

Capacitive Reactance

The opposition offered by a capacitor to the flow of alternating current, inversely proportional to the frequency of the current and the capacitance.

Frequency Supply

Refers to the rate at which electrical power is supplied to a device or system, typically measured in hertz (Hz).

Reactance Value

A measure of the opposition that a circuit presents to a change in voltage or current due to its capacitance or inductance.

Frequency

The number of complete oscillations or cycles per unit of time, typically measured in hertz (Hz).