Janis loved watching TV. She really liked to get into shows so that she could forget the problems she was facing. Which theory would best explain the impact that watching television has had on Janis?
a. magic bullet theory
b. uses and gratification theory
c. cultivation theory
d. cultural studies theory
e. media literacy theory
b
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