... who are more simplistic thinkers, or who are more easily influenced than others, are simply unable to do so. People do simplify media information to a level at which they can handle it (Chaiken, Liberman and Eagly, 1989). The preferred solution for the problem would be media self-control, but that does not seem to be on the horizon anytime soon; however ... to drugs, or have been the victims of violence and abuse. Often, these families have no idea of the trouble their children, siblings and spouses are in or how to handle the situation to help them resist the behavior they have chosen....

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