How are the media most influential in determining what people think and care about? most americans are easily swayed by popular movie and film stars and tend to believe the same way they do. the media cover some issues and personalities more frequently, making them seem more important. the american media ignore issues that do not directly affect the us. most americans vote for the candidates or issues the media tell them to vote for.

The correct answer is B. The media cover some issues and personalities more frequently, making them seem more important.

Explanation:

The media (television, radio, newspapers, etc.) is one of the most important factors that influence people's ideas and perceptions. This occurs because the media does not show reality objectively but covers some issues, events, personalities, etc. from a certain perspective while avoiding other issues that might be equally important.

For example, after the attacks of September 11 of 2001, the media focused mainly on this event and the need of the U.S. government to act; as a result, people perceived the attack as the most important national issue and considered the invasion of Afghanistan and other actions were necessary. This means by focusing on one issue, the media makes one issue seem more important than others and shapes the perspective from which people understand the issue.

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