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What is the major influence on people's daily lives according to the text?
What is the major influence on people's daily lives according to the text?
- Television (correct)
- Social media
- Newspapers
- Radio
What effect does increasing exposure to media news have on the formation of political values in young people?
What effect does increasing exposure to media news have on the formation of political values in young people?
- No significant effects
- Only positive effects
- Both positive and negative effects (correct)
- Only negative effects
What does media attention do in terms of influencing public opinion?
What does media attention do in terms of influencing public opinion?
- Tells people what to think
- Reinforces preexisting political attitudes
- Prompts people to take action
- Creates issues and sets the agenda for discussion (correct)
What has the U.S. news media become more partisan in the first two decades of the 21st century focused on?
What has the U.S. news media become more partisan in the first two decades of the 21st century focused on?
What can mass media and social media do in terms of affirming attitudes and opinions?
What can mass media and social media do in terms of affirming attitudes and opinions?
Study Notes
Influence of Media on Daily Lives
- Media has a significant influence on people's daily lives.
Formation of Political Values
- Increasing exposure to media news can shape the formation of political values in young people.
Influencing Public Opinion
- Media attention can sway public opinion.
U.S. News Media in the 21st Century
- The U.S. news media has become more partisan in the first two decades of the 21st century.
- This partisanship is focused on ideological and political differences.
Affirming Attitudes and Opinions
- Mass media and social media can affirm existing attitudes and opinions.
- This can lead to reinforcement of beliefs and values.
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Test your knowledge of the influence of mass media on political opinions with this quiz. Explore the impact of television, radio, film, books, magazines, and newspapers on public opinion formation. Understand the positive and negative effects of media news on the political values of young people.
