The media's constant stereotypical depiction of good-looking people as being happier, healthier, more successful, and living more glamorous lives causes many young viewers to overestimate the importance of physical appearance in real life. Which of the following types of media influence is best described in this example?
A. cultivation
B. ethnocentrism
C. social learning
D. agenda setting
Answer: A
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