Terri's friends on social media all share her views on politics and religion. Even when these opinions are in the minority, Terri is convinced her position reflects the opinion of the majority because of __________.

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Echo effects refer to the way information and opinions are amplified and reinforced through social networks, leading people to believe their views are widely held even if they are not. In this case, Terri's friends sharing her views creates an echo chamber where she overestimates the prevalence of those opinions. Media grammar (B) is not relevant to this scenario, media bias (C) may play a role in shaping opinions but is not directly related to Terri's belief in the popularity of her views, and information overload (D) does not capture the specific social dynamic at play in Terri's situation.

Terri's Friends on Social Media All Share Her Views on Politics