A Pew Research Center study found that people were a lot more willing to share their views about the Snowden-NSA story, both in person and on social media, like Facebook, if they thought their audience agreed with them. Which theory does this finding support?

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The finding supports the Spiral of Silence theory, which posits that individuals are less likely to express their opinions if they believe they are in the minority or if their opinion is unpopular, for fear of isolation or reprisal. This theory explains why people would be more willing to share their views on a controversial topic like the Snowden-NSA story when they believe their audience agrees with them.

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