Alexis pays a lot of attention to the way girls look on TV. They look like grownups and wear designer clothes and makeup. They also are very thin. Comparing herself to these girls in the media probably has the effect on Alexis of __________.

A. raising her self-esteem
B. making her more negative toward the media
C. lowering her self-esteem
D. leading her to feel more attractive than her peers


Answer: C

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