People seek out media messages consistent with the values and beliefs of those around them as they work to preserve their existing views by avoiding challenging messages. They do this because they _______.
A) they are not intelligent enough to deal with counter-normative ideas
B) challenging messages rarely make it into traditional media
C) seek cognitive consistency
D) seek the latitude of acceptance
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