The propaganda effect demonstrates that we evaluate familiar statements as being true
A) only when we are aware we've seen them before.
B) simply because we have been exposed to them before.
C) only when we agree with them.
D) unless we are told explicitly that the statements are false.

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The propaganda effect describes the phenomenon where people are more likely to believe statements that they have heard before, regardless of their actual truth or validity, simply because they are familiar with them. This suggests that familiarity, rather than accuracy or agreement, is the primary factor in our evaluations of truth. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

The Propaganda Effect Demonstrates That We Evaluate Familiar Statements as Being