Climate of opinion asserts that the amount of the public support for an opinion…
A) has a positive effect on how the public perceives that opinion
B) has a negative effect on how the public perceives that opinion
C) has no effect on how the public perceives that opinion
D) None of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Climate of opinion theory suggests that the more public support an opinion receives, the more likely it is to be perceived as correct or desirable by the public. Therefore, it has a positive effect on how the public perceives that opinion.

Climate of Opinion Asserts That the Amount of the Public