Asked by Raekwon Debnam on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following is true?

A) Research has found that traditional media has a stronger influence on agenda setting than does nontraditional media.
B) Research has found that nontraditional media has a stronger influence on agenda setting than does traditional media.
C) Research has found that traditional media and nontraditional media have the same influence on agenda setting.
D) Research has found that neither traditional media nor nontraditional media have an influence on agenda setting.

Traditional Media

Forms of mass communication such as newspapers, television, and radio that have existed prior to the advent of digital media.

Nontraditional Media

Media platforms or formats that deviate from conventional or mainstream methods of broadcasting, publishing, or advertising.

Agenda Setting

Agenda Setting refers to the ability of the media to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda. Through its selection of coverage, the media can shape what people consider to be important issues.

  • Differentiate between traditional and nontraditional media in terms of agenda setting influence.
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Jude Aruna Gayan4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Research indicates that traditional media, such as newspapers and television, still plays a significant role in setting the public agenda, even in the age of digital and social media. Traditional media often provides the initial coverage and framing of news stories that nontraditional media then pick up and discuss further.