Reading Lesson - Chapter 12 (The Media) — Unit test
Question 11 • AP US Government and Politics
How does the concept of selective exposure affect the development of a citizen’s point of view on political issues?
Answer
A
Selective exposure occurs when viewers are only able to access media outlets that are biased in favor of one political viewpoint.
B
Selective exposure leads to greater diversity in political opinions, as the public is exposed to increasingly diverse news coverage.
C
Selective exposure may lead to increased political polarization, as the reemergence of partisan news outlets allows viewers to choose to hear their preferred biases.
D
Selective exposure increases public disengagement with the democratic process, as viewers become disenchanted with partisan news outlets.