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Tween and teen overall digital media use averages 7.5 hours per day, and the recommended amounts of physical activity are only accomplished by one-third of high school students. These statistics are perceived as a detriment to the health of the youth.

Based on the context clues, perceived as a detriment most likely means which of the following?

a. viewed as harmful
b. recognized as supportive
c. misleading about activities