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Misperception of Crime Rates

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What psychological effect causes people to believe crime is more common than it is?

Framing effect
Availability heuristic (correct)
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance

Crime rates are on the rise despite people's perceptions.

False (B)

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.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Availability heuristic = Judgment based on immediate examples Crime drama = Television series depicting illegal activities Overestimating risk = Believing something is more prevalent than it is Reality of crime rates = In fact, crime rates are decreasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut where we judge the likelihood of something based on how easily we can recall examples of it.

Overestimating Crime Rates

We are more likely to overestimate crime rates because we remember vivid news stories and dramatic shows more easily than actual statistics.

Influence of Media on Perception

The media we consume, like TV shows and news reports, can shape our perceptions of the world, even if they are not entirely realistic.

Availability Heuristic and Crime

The availability heuristic can lead us to overestimate crime rates because we remember dramatic stories more readily than actual crime statistics.

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Real vs. Perceived Crime Rates

There's a difference between the actual frequency of crime and how often we think it happens. This discrepancy is influenced by the availability heuristic.

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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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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.