Question

how might the use of heavily tanned models in media affect the health practices of young adults?

it might make them believe tans are unhealthy.

it might motivate them to visit dermatologists.

it might show them what healthy tans look like.

it might persuade them to use less sunscreen.

Explanation:

Media portrayals of heavily tanned models normalize tanned skin as desirable. This can lead young adults to associate tans with attractiveness rather than skin damage, making them more likely to skip sunscreen to achieve or maintain a tan, which is an unhealthy practice. The other options are inconsistent with this typical media influence: the portrayal would not frame tans as unhealthy, motivate dermatologist visits, or depict tans as healthy (since heavy tanning is linked to skin damage).

Answer:

It might persuade them to use less sunscreen.