Which of the Following Describes Agenda Setting

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes agenda setting? 

• A) The attempt of political candidates to gain damaging information about an opposing candidate 
• B) The ability of a campaign manager to manipulate news coverage to gain media exposure for a political candidate 
• C) The media's ability to determine which issues are considered important by the public and politicians 
• D) Political advertising undertaken for the purpose of discrediting an opposing candidate in voters' eyes 
• E) The ability of a campaign manager to convince reporters to give a particular event a spin that is favorable to a candidate

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Definitions:

Excitability

The ability of a cell, particularly a nerve or muscle cell, to respond to stimuli and convert them into nerve impulses.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, and often irrational worry about everyday things.

Incessant Worry

Continuous and unending feelings of anxiety or concern over actual or potential problems.

Muscular Tension

The state of partial or complete contraction of muscles, often resulting from stress or physical exertion.