Being very well informed without actually being involved is symptomatic of
A) narcoticizing dysfunction.
B) a cumulative effect.
C) status conferral.
D) two-step flow.
E) a minimalist effect.

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Narcoticizing dysfunction is when people become so inundated with information that they become apathetic and don't take action, despite being well-informed. In this case, the individual is not involved, which may contribute to their lack of action or engagement.

Answer: D 
 Two-step flow is a communication theory that suggests that most people form their opinions based on what they hear from opinion leaders or credible sources (the first step), rather than directly from the media (the second step). In this case, the individual may be well-informed due to the influence of opinion leaders, but they themselves are not actively involved.

Being Very Well Informed Without Actually Being Involved Is Symptomatic