Television shows such as CSI add exaggerated details that make most crimes seem dangerous. Criminologist Marcus Felson refers to this as:

a. racial profiling
b. driving while black
c. the dramatic fallacy
d. the inequality effect


c

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

A is a scenario the researcher creates to obtain information in an interview or survey

a. rapport b. contingency question c. response error d. vignettes e. CATI

Sociology

A _______ perspective would seek to recognize what role science or technology plays in a social problem.

A. conflict B. symbolic interactionist C. functional D. critical

Sociology