The media focuses on violent crimes in its news coverage because __________

a. it is far easier to convince the public to have stricter laws or longer sentences for criminals
b. it attracts advertisers and viewers and it makes good entertainment
c. both a and b
d. there is no evidence that the media impacts people's fear of crime in America


C

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