While adolescents are estimated to use media for 9 hours a day, it is likely this is an understatement because

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The given estimate of 9 hours a day likely does not account for media multitasking, where adolescents may use multiple forms of media simultaneously. Therefore, the actual amount of time spent using media may be higher than the reported estimate. This possibility is best captured by choice D, which directly references media multitasking. While A, B, and C may also contribute to an underestimation of media usage, they are not the most directly relevant factors to consider.

While Adolescents Are Estimated to Use Media for 9 Hours