Which Media Images Influence Society's Beliefs About Poor Persons? Select

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which media images influence society's beliefs about poor persons? Select all that apply.

• A) Poor persons are often cast as lazy, shiftless folk.
• B) Poor people are shown receiving food at soup kitchens.
• C) Criminals are portrayed as poor, desperate persons.
• D) Homeless people seen sleeping on park benches.
• E) None of above

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