Sheldon is a huge fan of heavy metal music. His bedroom walls are plastered with posters of Slayer, Metallica, and Led Zeppelin. Sheldon practices guitar daily and hopes to have a career in music - - if not as a "guitar god," then as a studio musician. Which of the following uses of media is best represented in this scenario? a. Sensation seeking b. Coping c. Identity formation d. Entertainment

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The use of media best represented in the scenario regarding Sheldon is Option C: Identity Formation.

Explanation:

Music is the media form that is most used by adolescents and emerging adults. It is used for entertainment, coping with frustrations and anxieties, and as one basis for identity formation. Developmentally, identity formation is one of the key defining steps in adolescence as adolescents have to come to terms with no longer being children and taking on more responsibilities for themselves. Thus, identity formation involves exploration and declaration of individuality. It is a long process where teens try out new roles almost daily. Part of this task involves forging new relationships with a circle of peers and centering less on their parents and siblings.