The Major Consequence of the Press's Increased Emphasis on Conflict

The major consequence of the press's increased emphasis on conflict and image is ______.

A) increased appreciation among the public for the importance of the political process
B) increased cynicism among the public toward both the media and politics
C) increased cynicism among the public toward the media and increased sympathy for politicians
D) a public sense of urgency that the people participate in politics
E) an increased dependence on the media as the only source of truth about the political world