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The two primary pathways through which media coverage shapes what people think are
Environment
The environment encompasses all external factors and conditions that surround and affect living organisms, including natural, social, and built aspects.
Attitudes
Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.
Events
Occurrences or happenings, especially those of significance.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values and are motivated to reduce this discomfort.
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