Question 8 (2 points)

Material specifically designed to advocate a particular point of view - whether to support or challenge the status quo - is known as propaganda.

True
False

True

True

To determine whether the statement is true or false, we need to understand the definition of propaganda. Propaganda refers to material that is intentionally created and disseminated to influence people's beliefs, attitudes, or actions in favor of a particular point of view.

To decide whether the statement is true or false, one can consider the definition of propaganda and whether it aligns with the given description. If the description matches the definition, the statement is true. If the description does not align with the definition, the statement is false.

In this case, the description states that propaganda is material specifically designed to advocate a particular point of view, whether to support or challenge the status quo. This description aligns with the definition of propaganda, as it mentions material that promotes a specific perspective. Therefore, the statement is true.