Social Media Usage Tends to

question 48

Multiple Choice

Social media usage tends to

• A)have very little impact on politics because most people already have strong political opinions that cannot be shaped by news events.
• B)influence the opinions of older Americans only because younger Americans are more skeptical of the information found on social media.
• C)exaggerate partisan polarization among the mass public because people pick their own friend networks and can avoid disagreeable ideas.
• D)minimize partisan polarization among members of the mass public because people are exposed to new ideas and sources of information.

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A concept suggesting that emotional feelings and physical arousal happen at the same time but are separate from each other.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for controlling bodily functions that are not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

James-Lange Theory

The James-Lange Theory suggests that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, meaning the body's response comes first, leading to the emotional experience.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving the brain, hormones, and physical responses.