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Imagine a political candidate, Maria Gutierrez. Gutierrez has appeared on television several times as part of multi-candidate debates. However, she is also invited often to discuss and debate views by herself on a popular news channel.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How will the news channels preference most likely affect the political process?
(1 point)
Responses
It will make viewers more likely to want to know more about Gutierrez’s rivals.
It will make viewers more likely to want to know more about Gutierrez’s rivals.
It will make viewers more likely to believe that Gutierrez is an important contender in the election.
It will make viewers more likely to believe that Gutierrez is an important contender in the election.
It will make viewers more likely to disagree with Gutierrez’s views.
It will make viewers more likely to disagree with Gutierrez’s views.
It will make viewers more likely to think that Gutierrez is competent.
It will make viewers more likely to think that Gutierrez is competent.
1 answer
The most likely effect of the news channel's preference in giving Maria Gutierrez more opportunities to appear and discuss her views by herself is:
It will make viewers more likely to believe that Gutierrez is an important contender in the election.
This is because increased visibility and solo appearances can enhance a candidate's perceived significance and relevance in the political landscape.
