The idea that people evaluate news based on their own partisan perspectives and process that information in a way that is consistent with their preexisting attitudes are aspects of the ______.

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The concept described in the question is known as minimal effects theory, which suggests that individuals are only minimally affected by mass media messages and that their preexisting attitudes and beliefs play a significant role in how they perceive and interpret news. This is contrasted with the other theories listed in the question (social learning, cultivation, and agenda-setting), which focus on the impact of the media on individuals in different ways.

The Idea That People Evaluate News Based on Their Own