The Media's Role in the Distortion of Crime Knowledge Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The media's role in the distortion of crime knowledge is illustrated in how news of crimes committed in public by strangers against innocent victims ________.

• A) encourages the perception that crime is random
• B) sensitizes the public to fear crime
• C) can lead to police enforcement or legislative changes
• D) All of the above
• E) Both a and c

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