Arthur is studying how the media influences body image in adolescent boys. As part of his data collection, he is watching hundreds of TV commercials and cataloging the body types portrayed in the ads. What is this type of research known as?

A. observational study
B. correlation
C. content analysis
D. experiment


Answer: C

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