Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Effects of Airing

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the effects of airing telenovelas?

• A) The programs changed people's attitudes but not their behaviors.
• B) The programs did not influence people's attitudes or behaviors.
• C) The programs changed behaviors only in people who already agreed with the values being portrayed.
• D) The programs changed people's attitudes and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Rational-Ignorance Effect

A phenomenon where individuals decide not to become informed about a matter because the perceived cost of acquiring the information is greater than the expected benefit.

Incentive

A motivation or reward offered to encourage specific actions or behaviors, often used in economics to influence decision-making and improve efficiency.

Political Choices

Decisions made within the political spectrum that reflect the preferences and ideologies of individuals, groups, or governments.

Rational-Ignorance Effect

A phenomenon where individuals decide not to acquire information because the cost of doing so outweighs the expected benefits.