How does the concept of selective exposure affect the development of a citizen’s point of view on political issues? Selective exposure occurs when viewers are only able to access media outlets that are biased in favor of one political viewpoint.
Selective exposure leads to greater diversity in political opinions, as the public is exposed to increasingly diverse news coverage.
Selective exposure may lead to increased political polarization, as the reemergence of partisan news outlets allows viewers to choose to hear their preferred biases.
Selective exposure increases public disengagement with the democratic process, as viewers become disenchanted with partisan news outlets.