Question

Under what circumstance might propaganda unintentionally hurt rather than help a cause? An enemy decides to attack just as the propaganda is spreading. People find out that the propaganda is based on false information. The propaganda presents only one side of an issue to sway opinion. Strong popular support for a cause makes propaganda unnecessary.

Answer 1

It is B.) "People find out that the propaganda is based on false information."

Answer 2

The propaganda presents only one side of an issue to sway opinion

This is because propaganda entails the manipulation of information in order to sway public opinion. Such manipulation results in half-truths and presentation of biased information which can be damaging