Kristi never thought much about bullying while in middle school. She figured getting teased was just part of growing up. However, once she saw several media reports about teens committing suicide because of bullying, she decided it was a serious issue that had to be addressed. Kristi mounted an anti-bullying campaign at her school designed to stop teasing and bullying. The ________ theory would suggest that by giving the topic attention, the media made the issue relevant to teens such as Kristi.
A. social influence
B. agenda-setting
C. cultivation
D. propaganda
Answer: B
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