In the Newsela article "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters," what is the author's viewpoint about why stereotyping persists? The author is angered by how young children have no appropriate programming to watch.
The author believes that economic pressures force the makers of children's programs to adhere to stereotypes.
The author understands that without diversity in programming, children will develop low self-esteem.
The author thinks that children don't need exposure to a diverse selection of media images.

Read the scenario. michelle, a junior in high school, has been dating her boyfriend, mark, for two years. last night, mark asked michelle if she was ready to have sex. michelle considered mark’s question and thought about options, including abstinence and contraception. she told mark that she was not ready to engage in sexual activity. michelle suggested engaging in less risky sexual acts, like kissing, instead. what parts of the decision-making process has michelle completed? select three options. identify and define the decision identify and consider the alternatives evaluate the consequences make a decision and take action assess the outcome of the decision