Holly Asks, "Should We Blame Sexually Explicit Media for Causing

question 133

Multiple Choice

Holly asks, "Should we blame sexually explicit media for causing teenage sexual activity?" Which answer should a developmentalist provide?

• A) "Definitely. Watching sexually explicit shows causes teens to want to have sex."
• B) "It's complicated. Teens who are interested in sex gravitate to watching sexually explicit shows, which then increases their interest in sex."
• C) "No. The media has no impact on teen's drive to become sexually active."
• D) "Yes for girls; no for boys."

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