According to "Box 1

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to "Box 1.1: Crime and the Media," which of the following is a consequence of the media's coverage of crime in Canada?

• A)Canadians are less likely to support greater crime control agendas.
• B)Canadians have a fear of crime that is lower than the actual risk of victimization.
• C)Canadians greatly overestimate the amount of violent crime.
• D)Canadians underestimate the proportion of violent crimes committed by anonymous strangers.

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