Few people are willing to admit that they know nothing about the topic or that they really have "no opinion." They believe they should provide an answer even if they have little interest in the topic itself. The result is that polls often seem to
A) create public opinion.
B) change public opinion.
C) undermine public opinion.
D) have no effect on public opinion.

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Polls can create public opinion by prompting individuals to form an opinion on a topic they previously had no interest in or knowledge about, as they feel compelled to provide an answer.

Few People Are Willing to Admit That They Know Nothing