Which of the following is NOT one of the social determinants of rumors in Figure 21.2?

A) characteristics of the speaker
B) rumor content
C) characteristics of the audience
D) social structure
E) rumor authentication

Social Determinants

The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.

Rumor Content

The specific information or details contained within a rumor, which can influence its believability, spread, and effects on individuals and society.

Rumor Authentication

The process of verifying the truth or accuracy of circulating stories or information that are not backed by evidence.