________ Theory States That the Media Do Not Directly Tell

question 50

Multiple Choice

________ theory states that the media do not directly tell people what to think, but they do significantly influence what people think about.

• A) Vertical integration
• B) Cultivation
• C) Agenda-setting
• D) Hypodermic

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Definitions:

Causal Relationships

Connections between two events where one event is understood to be a direct result of the other.

Generalization

A broad statement or an idea that applies to a group based on experiences with or observations of a smaller segment of the group.

Controlled Experiments

Experimental designs in which researchers manipulate variables under controlled conditions to determine cause and effect.

Correlation

A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, where one does not necessarily cause the other.