Martha watches quite a bit of television, including a lot of crime dramas. She believes that the city she lives in has a much higher crime rate than it actually does. You could explain this using which of the following?

A. uses and gratifications theory
B. mean world syndrome
C. social learning
D. media logic


B. mean world syndrome

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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This culture highly values modesty, concern for the relationship and the quality of life, and tenderness

A) masculine culture B) feminine culture C) high-power-distance culture D) individualized culture

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Which of the following would be the best source of synonyms? 

A. Oxford English Dictionary (OED) B. Roget's Thesaurus C. American Heritage Dictionary (AHD) D. Rhyme Book

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