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0:14 hours a day watching prerecorded tv ... what these statistics suggest is that we now live in a media - saturated environment and that young people are immersed in media to an extent that can only be described as remarkable. one reason they are exposed to so much media is that about a quarter of the time, they are using two or more media at the same time. we can see that we and they spend a lot of time, each day, using consumer media. the question we must ask is, what effect, if any, does this use of consumer media have upon us as individuals and upon our families, friends, and american society?

Explanation:

The text raises a question about the effects of consumer media use on individuals, families, friends, and American society. This falls under the study of how media impacts society, which is a topic in Media and Communication within Social Science.

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The text poses a question relevant to the sub - field of Media and Communication in Social Science, exploring the impacts of media use on various aspects of society.