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Mass Media as a Social Institution

Question 4 • Sociology – 4-132

What is the process by which the media set the boundaries of public debate by deciding which issues will receive coverage and which ones will not?

Answer
A
spiral of silence
B
social capital
C
opinion leaders
D
agenda setting

Explanation

Agenda setting is the media’s influence over which issues receive public attention. By choosing what to cover and what to leave out, media outlets help shape the boundaries of public debate. The correct choice is “agenda setting.”

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