On what grounds does Di Muzio argue that horror films harm viewers?

a. Such films interfere with a viewer’s cultivation of compassionate attitudes
that are an essential part of the moral life.
b. Such films are sexist in that they perpetuate myths about women as
“victims”.
c. Such films serve as poor role models, thus further degrading the institution
of marriage and family.
d. Such films encourage and promote violence against women and children at
the hands of a corrupt and male?dominated film industry.


ANS: A

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