The role of the mass media in setting the public agenda is to a) provide an outlet for public officials to air their views on important issues.
b) present reporters' views on key issues.
c) determine solutions to important problems facing the nation.
d) decide which topics to cover and the extent of coverage.

The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as low-balling. cognitive dissonance. reciprocal concession. the foot-in-the-door technique. a half-dozen high school students are going to a concert. chantal wants to wear a new colorful outfit that she just received as a gift, but she assumes that her five friends will all be wearing nothing but black leather. chantal decides to do likewise, and leaves her colorful outfit in the closet. chantal’s behavior is an example of conformity. resistance. reciprocation wariness. idiosyncrasy credits.