The influence of which of the following agents of socialization best explains why a young adult might tend to be distrustful of politicians?
A. schools, which unintentionally socialize children to be distrustful of authority through explicit lessons in student-run elections
B. judges, who earn more, on average, than similarly qualified individuals in the private sector
C. colleges, which sharpen students' understanding of the political process
D. movies and other forms of popular entertainment, which often portray politicians as corrupt
Answer: D
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