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Which of the following fallacies in media reporting suggests that criminals are often portrayed as being more clever than they actually are?
Which of the following fallacies in media reporting suggests that criminals are often portrayed as being more clever than they actually are?
- Law of Opposites Fallacy
- Ingenuity Fallacy (correct)
- Dramatic Fallacy
- Age Fallacy
According to the document, what percentage of media reports focus on violent or sexual crimes, despite these making up only 3% of actual crimes?
According to the document, what percentage of media reports focus on violent or sexual crimes, despite these making up only 3% of actual crimes?
- 25%
- 46% (correct)
- 20%
- 71%
What is the "law of opposites" as it relates to fictional media portrayals of crime?
What is the "law of opposites" as it relates to fictional media portrayals of crime?
- Crime is often portrayed as a glamorous and exciting lifestyle.
- Perpetrators are often portrayed as wealthy and powerful individuals.
- Perpetrators are frequently portrayed as strangers, middle-aged, and white men. (correct)
- Victims are often portrayed as being more responsible for their victimization than perpetrators.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential effect of media on crime?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential effect of media on crime?
How does media contribute to a sense of "relative deprivation"?
How does media contribute to a sense of "relative deprivation"?
What is the primary focus of media reports regarding crime?
What is the primary focus of media reports regarding crime?
Which fallacy suggests that the media often exaggerates the actual crime rates faced by the public?
Which fallacy suggests that the media often exaggerates the actual crime rates faced by the public?
What percentage of fictional media reportedly portrays crime?
What percentage of fictional media reportedly portrays crime?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of media on crime mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of media on crime mentioned in the content?
How does media often incorrectly portray the demographics of crime victims and perpetrators?
How does media often incorrectly portray the demographics of crime victims and perpetrators?
What psychological effect can result from repeated media exposure to crime, leading to a normalization of violence?
What psychological effect can result from repeated media exposure to crime, leading to a normalization of violence?
What is one way media can create a sense of deprivation among viewers?
What is one way media can create a sense of deprivation among viewers?
What role does new media play in the context of crime?
What role does new media play in the context of crime?
Which group is typically misrepresented as crime perpetrators in fictional media?
Which group is typically misrepresented as crime perpetrators in fictional media?
Which concept describes the idea that media often portrays criminals as requiring ingenuity?
Which concept describes the idea that media often portrays criminals as requiring ingenuity?
Flashcards
Media Coverage of Crime
Media Coverage of Crime
A significant focus on crime in news reporting, often disproportionate to actual crime rates.
Age Fallacy
Age Fallacy
Inaccurate portrayal of age demographics in media reporting on victims and perpetrators.
Dramatic Fallacy
Dramatic Fallacy
Overreporting of extraordinary crimes that skews public perception of crime frequency.
Imitation Effect
Imitation Effect
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Moral Panics
Moral Panics
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Ditton & Duffy Statistics
Ditton & Duffy Statistics
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Exaggerated Victimization
Exaggerated Victimization
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Ingenuity Fallacy
Ingenuity Fallacy
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Fictional Media Influence
Fictional Media Influence
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Law of Opposites
Law of Opposites
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Desensitization
Desensitization
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Glamorization of Crime
Glamorization of Crime
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Relative Deprivation
Relative Deprivation
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Widespread Fear of Crime
Widespread Fear of Crime
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Cybercrime Awareness
Cybercrime Awareness
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Study Notes
Media and Crime
- Ericson: Press and radio news coverage was 45-71% about crime.
- Ditton & Duffy: 46% of media reports were about violent/sexual crime, however, these crimes only account for 3% of recorded crimes.
- Felson: Age fallacy – victims are portrayed inaccurately. Middle-aged perpetrators are frequently reported on and younger perpetrators are also inaccurately portrayed. There is an over-reporting of 'extraordinary' crimes.
- Fictional media: 25% of primetime TV and 20% of films are about crime. Fictional representations of crime often follow a "law of opposites" (Surette), perpetrators are often portrayed as strangers and middle-aged. News values are often applied to crime to make it seem more newsworthy.
Does Media Cause Crime?
- Imitation: Media can influence people.
- Desensitisation: Media exposure can desensitize people to violence.
- Glamorisation: Crime and offending can be glorified, which can be used in marketing.
- Relative deprivation: Media may create feelings of relative deprivation.
- Widespread fear: Media may cause a widespread fear of crime.
- Moral panics: May create "moral panics".
- Hyper-awareness (cybercrime): Media may increase awareness of cybercrime.
- Ease of cybercrime (new media): New media seemingly makes cybercrime easier.
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Explore the complex relationship between media and crime in this quiz. Delve into how media reporting influences public perception, and examine theories like imitation and desensitization. Understand the statistics behind crime representation in news and entertainment.
