How has the role of the media changed in shaping public opinion over time? Select the two correct answers.
Responses
a. The media encourages people to come together behind one shared perspective, which makes it more influential
The media encourages people to come together behind one shared perspective, which makes it more influential - no response given
b. The media is harder to access for a large number of people, which makes it less influential.
The media is harder to access for a large number of people, which makes it less influential. - no response given
c. The media is more engaging and attention-grabbing, which makes it more influential.
The media is more engaging and attention-grabbing, which makes it more influential. - no response given
d. The media elevates the voices of experts over ordinary people, which makes it less influential.
The media elevates the voices of experts over ordinary people, which makes it less influential. - no response given
e. The media is easier to access for a greater number of people, which makes it more influential.
The media is easier to access for a greater number of people, which makes it more influential. - This is a correct answer.
f. The media provides a platform for diverse perspectives and voices, which makes it more influential. - This is a correct answer.