Which statement about the use of screen media is true?

A. Girls are more likely than boys to use screen media to download music and for social communication.
B. Low-SES children devote more time to Internet use than their higher-SES counterparts.
C. Boys are more likely than girls to engage in writing computer programs and creating Web pages.
D. Overall, girls spend more time with screen media than boys.


Answer: C

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