Which of the following aspects of mass media has helped them play a central role in shaping the debate about problems in the modern family?
a. their tendency to downplay the negative aspects of modern families
b. their ability to remain unaffected by industrialization
c. their accurate portrayal of family lives in reality
d. their ability to influence people's beliefs and values
Answer: d
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