Content analyses of crime stories reveal what Surette (2011) terms the law of ______, because the nature of crime, criminals, and victims portrayed in the media is generally the complete opposite of the pattern shown through official crime statistics or victim surveys.

a. opposites
b. opposites attract
c. evil
d. media perception


Ans: A

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