Hennigan and her colleagues suggest that the larceny theft rate in U.S.cities jumped after television was first introduced because the thieves

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According to Hennigan and her colleagues, the increase in larceny theft rate after television was first introduced was due to individuals feeling deprived relative to wealthy television characters and those portrayed in advertisements. This suggests that individuals may have been motivated to steal in order to acquire the material possessions they saw on television.

Hennigan and Her Colleagues Suggest That the Larceny Theft Rate