Surette (2011) Notes That in Modern Society the Mediated Crime

question 11

Multiple Choice

Surette (2011) notes that in modern society the mediated crime event displaces the actual event and:

• A) Makes it seem far worse than it does when it is not displaced
• B) Allows us to frame our fear of crime differently
• C) The vicarious pleasure of seeing crime on television is far preferable to being victimized
• D) Allows police to make an arrest more easily

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A brain structure deeply involved in memory formation, particularly converting short-term memory to long-term memory, and spatial navigation.

New Memories

The formation of new associative connections in the brain, allowing for the storage and recall of new experiences or information.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with motivation, pleasure, and addiction.

Reward Center

Areas in the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, which are involved in the reinforcement of behaviors by producing feelings of pleasure.