Jennie Is 14 Years Old

Jennie is 14 years old. Because her parents work long hours, she often watches shows on television with sexual and violent content that she knows her parents would not approve of. Based on how media exposure affects beliefs about relationships, what would you predict about Jennie's behavior?

A) Jennie will become sexually active later than her same-age peers who watch less sexual and violent content on television.
B) There will be no difference between when Jennie becomes sexually active compared to her peers who watch less sexual and violent content on television.
C) Jennie will likely report engaging in similar levels of sexual behavior as 16- or 17-year-old girls.
D) Jennie will likely report engaging in similar levels of sexual behavior as the adults she watches on television.

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