Which of the following is true about opinion leaders?

A. They are limited to the media elite who tell individuals how they should think.
B. They are limited to the political elite who tell individuals how they should think and who make the decisions for the country.
C. They are a small segment of the public that forms opinions by paying close attention to political events and issues and from whom the uninformed majority takes cues about the issues.
D. They are those who agree with the majority.


Answer: C

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