Which of the Following Was a Finding from Several Research

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a finding from several research studies of adolescents who watched sexually explicit TV shows?

• A)There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and initiation of dating.
• B)There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and the initiation of sexual intercourse.
• C)Adolescents who watched "sexy" shows were less likely to endorse sexual stereotypes than adolescents who did not watch these shows.
• D)None of these was a finding.

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