In the Context of Public Opinions, Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the context of public opinions, which of the following statements is true of the media?

• A) The media have negligible impact on the political socialization of high school students as their respective families have a stronghold over them.
• B) Political information available on social media is typically unreliable.
• C) The media tend to wield the most influence over the views of persons who have not yet formed opinions about various political issues or candidates.
• D) People go online, watch television, or read articles without any preconceived ideas about the political issues.
• E) Politicians should publicize themselves using means other than social media as it causes the house effect.

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Definitions:

Efficient Level

The point at which a system or process is operating at maximum potential without waste of resources.

MSC (Marginal Social Cost)

The complete expenditure for society to create an extra unit of a product or service, covering both personal costs and any additional external expenses.

MC (Marginal Cost)

The cost of producing an additional unit of a good or service.

P (Price)

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by the interaction of supply and demand in the market.