Which theory explains why a person who watches a lot of crime shows, like CSI or Law and Order, may begin to believe that violent crime is more common than it really is?
A) cultivation theory
B) media convergence theory
C) social cognitive theory
D) third-person effect

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Cultivation theory suggests that prolonged exposure to media messages can shape an individual's beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions about the world. In the case of watching a lot of crime shows, this can lead to a perception that violent crime is more common than it really is due to the heavy emphasis on crime and law enforcement in these programs.

Which Theory Explains Why a Person Who Watches a Lot