Is Social Media Affecting Our Perception of Democracy?
For the discussion for this module, please find an argument on the internet that has a psychology-related claim and provide reason(s)/premises (a rationale) for that claim. This argument could come from a news story, a YouTube video, or even a posting on a social media site (i.e., the source may be a scholarly source but it does not need to be). The only requirement for the claim is that it needs to be relevant to the field of psychology.
Provide URL for the source or other source information such that other may access it
Clearly state the claim of the argument
Clearly state the reason(s) cited by the source in support of the claim
Define and apply the four tests for evaluating arguments from the textbook (Facione & Gittens, 2016). Please define each test prior to applying it. Please also underline and bold the name of each test when defining each test. For example: "The first test applied to assess the credibility of the claim was the test of The truthfulness of premises which involves...."
Truthfulness of the premises
Logical strength
Relevance
Non-circularity
Reach a conclusion on the argument - provide your rationale for your conclusion in a minimum of 3 sentences.
Is Social Media Affecting Our Perception of Democracy?
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Is Social Media Affecting Our Perception of Democracy?
The article "Facebook is tilting the political playing field more than ever, and it's no accident" by Brand (2020) discusses the effect of Facebook on the perception of people on politics. The author argues that social media is changing the political landscape and playing a vital role in modern politics. He uses the case of the US presidential election and how Facebook has been at the center of influencing election results.
The main reason behind the claim by the author is that Facebook has been utilized to propagate biased political campaigns. This is hinged on the need to adhere to the community standards or implement incentives against the rage of conservatives. This has affected the election outcomes and how democracy is exercised.
The first test applied in evaluating the argument is the truthfulness of the premises, which involves straightforwardly getting the information. The author is very elaborate and uses specifi...
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