What Are the Consequences of Media Crime Reporting for the Average

question 78

Multiple Choice

What are the consequences of media crime reporting for the average Canadian?

• A) Canadians overestimate the amount of crime in their communities.
• B) Canadians take drastic measures to be safer.
• C) Canadians are reassured that the police are effective.
• D) Canadians underestimate the amount of crime in their neighbourhoods.

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Federal Reserve

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Unemployment

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