Which of the following statements about media use by youth is true?
A) Youth spend more time reading than using media.
B) Youth spend more time with prosocial media than with antisocial media.
C) When youth view violent media they are just seeing what happens in the real world.
D) Youth see more sexual content today than they would have during the 1990s.

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Studies have shown that youth today are exposed to more sexual content through media than they would have been in the past, particularly in comparison to the 1990s. This is due to the increase in availability of sexual content on the internet and through social media platforms. Option A is incorrect because numerous studies have found that youth spend more time with media than they do reading. Option B is incorrect because although some youth may engage with prosocial media, there is also a significant amount of antisocial media available to them. Option C is incorrect because exposure to violent media can have negative effects on youth, including desensitization to violence, increased aggression, and decreased empathy.

Which of the Following Statements About Media Use by Youth