Priming Refers to the

question 63

Multiple Choice

Priming refers to the

• A)bias that news organizations show toward covering dramatic and entertaining stories.
• B)process of preparing the public to bring specific criteria to mind when evaluating a politician or issue.
• C)tendency that people have to seek out news sources that confirm their prior beliefs about politics.
• D)fact that many important news stories go uncovered by the mainstream media.

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Definitions:

Highly Arousing Activities

Activities that intensely stimulate the emotional or physical state, causing heightened alertness or excitement.

Engagement-Seeking

The tendency to seek out interaction, stimulation, or involvement with others or one's environment as a means of fulfilling personal, social, or psychological needs.

Emotional Warmth

A personal quality characterized by genuine love, care, and kindness towards others, often creating a sense of comfort and safety.

Externalizing Behaviors

Behaviors that are outwardly directed and may include aggression, hyperactivity, and conduct problems, often observed in psychological contexts.