Which of the following statements about the effect of media messages on our standards and beliefs about intimate relationships is true?
A) The effects of watching sexually violent films tend to fade within a few hours.
B) Educating people about the effects of media messages has no affect on their resistance to such messages.
C) Adolescents exposed to sexual behaviors on television subsequently delay sexual behavior themselves.
D) Men exposed to pictures of nude centerfolds subsequently report less love for their wives.

Question

Which of the following statements about the effect of media messages on our standards and beliefs about intimate relationships is true?
A) The effects of watching sexually violent films tend to fade within a few hours.
B) Educating people about the effects of media messages has no affect on their resistance to such messages.
C) Adolescents exposed to sexual behaviors on television subsequently delay sexual behavior themselves.
D) Men exposed to pictures of nude centerfolds subsequently report less love for their wives.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Exposure to idealized images, such as nude centerfolds, can lead men to feel less satisfied with their real-life partners, affecting their feelings of love and commitment.

Which of the Following Statements About the Effect of Media