Discrepancies in Local Television News Programs Result in the Perception

question 23

Multiple Choice

Discrepancies in local television news programs result in the perception that:

• A) most crime is committed by minorities
• B) crime is more common in low-crime areas
• C) crime rates are higher than they actually are
• D) all of the above

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Variable Selling Cost

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Cost Savings

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