Which of the following is NOT among the views of the mass media presented in the text?
A) The mass media discharge products, ideas, and values into a passive and susceptible population who become manipulated by the media.
B) The mass media provide a "marketplace of ideas" for an enlightened public.
C) The mass media facilitate diffusion.
D) The mass media have only very minimal effects on individuals and on society.

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The view that the mass media have only very minimal effects on individuals and on society is not among the views presented in the text. The other options describe various perspectives on the role and impact of mass media, such as manipulation of the public (A), serving as a platform for diverse ideas (B), and facilitating the spread of information (C).

Which of the Following Is NOT Among the Views of the Mass