Television is a method of transmitting information, and a lot of the messages young people are receiving are negative and out of line with reality. A growing number of shows are violent, for example. Actors in many series are beautiful people with perfect bodies. Young people may be portrayed disrespecting or bullying others. Over time, adolescents may come to believe that they should look and act like the characters they see on television.

Question

When the author says that many television messages are out of line with reality, the author most likely means that television

A.
does not reflect the wishes of most young people.

B.
does not present ideas that can help young people.

C.
does not reflect what usually happens in real life.

D.
does not present a positive picture of actual life.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. does not reflect what usually happens in real life.

This choice aligns with the author's assertion that many of the messages young people receive through television are negative and inconsistent with reality, especially regarding portrayals of violence and idealized body images.