A Newspaper Runs Stories That Suggest That Most People in the Country

question 35

Multiple Choice

A newspaper runs stories that suggest that most people in the country support cutting taxes.After reading the stories,people who support raising taxes tend to keep quiet because they think their neighbors all support tax cuts.This would be an example of which of the following?

• A)agenda setting
• B)spiral of silence
• C)social learning
• D)symbolic interactionism

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Definitions:

Consumers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods and services for personal use, driving demand in the economy.

White Man's Burden

A concept originating from a poem by Rudyard Kipling, interpreting the imperialist obligation of white people to govern and impart their culture to non-white people, often used to justify European colonialism.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

Accessible Port

A port that is easily approachable or reachable, facilitating the movement of goods and travelers.