Sociological research on the impact of media images has found that
A. most people are unable to distinguish between fantasy on television and real life.
B. music videos are the only type of media that do not have a negative impact.
C. even when viewers see media images as unrealistic, they think they will be judged in accordance with them.
D. media has little overall influence on individual lives despite its pervasive presence.
Answer: C
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