Multiple Choice
Why do Americans likely think that violent crime is a more serious problem than it actually is?
A) Because more crimes are reported to police than actually occur.
B) Because NCVS and UCR data are wildly inaccurate.
C) Because the media over-report violent crime.
D) Because Americans are frightened by the visuals that accompany news stories about violent crime.
E) Because no good measures of crime statistics in the U.S. are available.
Correct Answer:
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