Unexpected Effects Arise from the Novel Manner in Which the Media

question 16

Multiple Choice

Unexpected effects arise from the novel manner in which the media related to criminal justice policy. One such effect refers to the tendency for officials to treat defendants in unpublicized cases harshly if the press has been demanding such treatment for defendants in publicized cases. This is called the ________________.

• A) Anticipatory effect
• B) Echo effect
• C) Counterproductive effect
• D) Reflection effect

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Definitions:

General Journal

A primary accounting record used to record all types of financial transactions in chronological order.

General Ledger

A comprehensive record of all financial transactions within a company, used to compile financial statements.

Pay Period

The time frame over which an employee's work hours are recorded and for which they are compensated.

Employee Earnings Record

A record that keeps track of all wages, salaries, bonuses, and other forms of compensation paid to an employee.