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:

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptances that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Behaviors

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual, group, or system, often analyzed in psychological or sociological contexts.

Cooperation

The action or process of working together to the same end, often by sharing knowledge or tasks.

Persuasion

Persuading an individual to adopt a belief or take an action based on logical argumentation or discourse.