When It Is Stated in Your Text That "The Media

question 22

Multiple Choice

When it is stated in your text that "the media are probably more effective at agenda setting than at communicating particular messages," it means that the media

• A)can attract viewers but not necessarily change those viewers' opinions.
• B)can change opinions about things people are already interested in but cannot call attention to new issues.
• C)tend to call attention to particular issues more than shape people's opinions about the issues.
• D)can convince people that an issue is a problem but not to act on that belief.

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