According to Uses and Gratifications Theory, If You Watch a Reality

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to uses and gratifications theory, if you watch a reality TV program such as 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' for the very personal reason that you are a Kiss fan, even though you would admit this to none of your friends, you are using media for the following reason:

• A) Escapism
• B) Reality exploration
• C) Character reference
• D) Incidental reasons

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