Which of the following propositions regarding the media’s use of language is most accurate?

a. If the language reported by the media is not grammatically correct, the public will me misinformed.
b. The language reported by the media must have emotional content in order to keep the attention of the public.
c. The more sensational the language, the less likely the public will give their attention to the report.
d. The language reported by the media can affect our perceptions of terrorists and extremists.


d. The language reported by the media can affect our perceptions of terrorists and extremists.

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a. a motive is necessary and useful b. current and former spouses and lovers become suspects c. proof of motive is always relevant d. all of the above

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Police have been collecting fingerprint information from offenders for nearly 200 years.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The underlying goal of the halfway house is to provide a period of adjustment that allows the convicted person to become reconnected to the outside world while still being maintained in a structured environment.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Despite the attention it receives, the ___ defense is rarely used

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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