Of all the cadets who withdrew from the Citadel in 1995, the media selected Shannon Faulkner and called her to the public's attention. This is an example of which of the following?
A)agenda setting
B) cultivation theory
C) supporting dominant social systems
D) uses and gratification
E) standpoint theory

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Agenda setting is the process of selecting certain topics, events, or issues and emphasizing their importance or relevance in the media, which can direct public attention and perception of those issues. In this case, the media selected Shannon Faulkner as an example of the larger issue of gender integration at the Citadel, highlighting the importance of this issue in the public eye.

Of All the Cadets Who Withdrew from the Citadel in 1995