DrAubrey Has Researched Media Effects for the Past Three Years

Multiple Choice

Dr.Aubrey has researched media effects for the past three years and has repeatedly found that college students who report exposure to increased sexual content in the media are also more likely to report engaging in unprotected sex,having intercourse with multiple partners,and consuming alcohol or drugs prior to intercourse.What does this mean?

A) Exposure to sexual content in the media causes risky sexual behaviors.
B) College students who engage in risky sexual behaviors are drawn to sexually explicit media.
C) Exposure to sexual content in the media is correlated with risky sexual behaviors.
D) Dr.Aubrey cannot make any cause-effect statement.