PART A: What does the phrase “spiral of silence” mean as it is used in paragraph 5?

A
a result of conformity in which no one speaks because the group norm is to avoid confrontation
B
a result of internalization in which people believe that they agree with the dominant opinion
C
a result of conformity in which the group agrees with one individual because no one wants to speak out
D
a result of having so many opinions available in a situation that society loses the value of silent listening