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Pea0909berry

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The mass communication theory that states that the media are all-powerful and can accomplish almost anything by influencing or manipulating public opinion and social policy is known as the
 
  a. cumulative effects theory
  b. magic bullet theory
  c. N-step theory
  d. agenda-setting theory
  e. cognitive dissonance theory

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The psychological theory that describes how individuals tend to ignore or explain away messages that are inconsistent with previously held beliefs is known as the
 
  a. cumulative effects theory
  b. magic bullet theory
  c. N-step theory
  d. agenda-setting theory
  e. cognitive dissonance theory


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wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

e


Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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