Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A) Media do not affect what people think.
B) Media can only affect what uneducated people think.
C) Media do affect the content of people's thoughts.
D) Media influence what and how people think about current issues.

Research has shown that media do influence what and how people think about current issues. This influence can be stronger or weaker depending on factors such as the individual's level of education and predispositions, but it is generally accepted that media messages have an impact on public opinion and behavior. Option A is incorrect because there is extensive evidence indicating that media do affect what people think. Option B is also incorrect because education level is not the only factor that determines susceptibility to media influence. Option C could be seen as partially correct, but it does not capture the full extent of media effects on cognition and attitudes.