Holly Asks, "Should We Blame Sexually Explicit Media for Causing

Multiple Choice

Holly asks, "Should we blame sexually explicit media for causing teenage sexual activity?" Which answer should a developmentalist provide?

A) "Definitely. Watching sexually explicit shows causes teens to want to have sex."
B) "It's complicated. Teens who are interested in sex gravitate to watching sexually explicit shows, which then increases their interest in sex."
C) "No. The media has no impact on teen's drive to become sexually active."
D) "Yes for girls; no for boys."