Which of the following is an example of media overrepresentation?

a. A news program showing more images of whites as victims of poverty.
b. A news program showing more Latinos as victims of crime.
c. A news program showing more women in leadership roles.
d. A news program showing more pictures of criminals when they are African American.


d. A news program showing more pictures of criminals when they are African American.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

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