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What psychological effect causes people to believe crime is more common than it is?
What psychological effect causes people to believe crime is more common than it is?
Crime rates are on the rise despite people's perceptions.
Crime rates are on the rise despite people's perceptions.
False
What effect does watching crime dramas have on people's perception of crime rates?
What effect does watching crime dramas have on people's perception of crime rates?
It makes them overestimate the danger of crime.
The ______________ heuristic influences people to rely on their memories rather than on actual facts.
The ______________ heuristic influences people to rely on their memories rather than on actual facts.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Misperception of Crime Rates
- Crime dramas and news stories often exaggerate crime prevalence, leading to an overestimation of danger.
- Vivid, memorable accounts of crime distort our perception of reality.
- Actual crime rates may decrease, but emotional impact of media portrayal persists.
- Availability heuristic influences our judgments, prioritizing readily available memories over factual data.
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Description
This quiz explores the misconceptions surrounding crime rates influenced by media portrayals. It examines how crime dramas and sensational news distort our perception of real danger. Additionally, it highlights the role of the availability heuristic in shaping our judgments about crime.
