Which of the following is an accurate description of the media's impact on public opinion?
A) The media successfully tell people what to think.
B) The media do not impact public opinion or the political issues people consider.
C) The media may not successfully tell people what to think, but they are "stunningly successful in telling their audience what to think about."
D) The media's influence on public opinion is insignificant.
E) The media's influence on public opinion has declined over the past two decades.
C
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