Question 1

In inner-city areas it is air to say that media coverage of crime tends to what people already know and what some have already experiences through having been victimized.

Accepted Answer

Media coverage of crime tends to reinforce what people already know and what some have already experienced through having been victimized.

Question 2

The woman assumption assigns the categories of whores and vamps to women who are sexually available.

Accepted Answer

The woman assumption categorizes women who are sexually available as "bad," reflecting societal judgments and stereotypes about female sexuality.

Question 3

Which of the following is an inaccurate comment about what is more "newsworthy" in the media in regards to crime?

Accepted Answer

Rape is often underreported in the media compared to other crimes like homicides or crimes against children, making it less "newsworthy" in terms of media coverage.

Question 4

The media has been accused of perpetuating the image of the ideal victim by:

Accepted Answer

The media often highlights victims who fit the societal stereotype of innocence and vulnerability, thereby reinforcing the concept of the "ideal victim."

Question 5

What is a distorted or unfair judgment or disposition caused by the values of a reporter, editor, or institution?

Accepted Answer

Bias refers to a distorted or unfair judgment or disposition that is influenced by the values or perspectives of a reporter, editor, or institution, leading to partiality in reporting or decision-making.

Question 6

Elias (1994) has argued that the media the situation of crime victims by distorting the causes and impact of victimization.

Accepted Answer

Elias (1994) argues that the media misrepresents the situation of crime victims by distorting the causes and impact of victimization, suggesting that the portrayal is inaccurate or misleading.

Question 7

Many studies have found associations between media consumption patterns and measures of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many studies have found associations between media...

Question 8

The media stereotypically construct police as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The media often portray police in various stereotypical roles, including as professionals, vigilantes, and oppressors, depending on the context and narrative.

Question 9

An analysis of press reports found that % of articles supported explanations that lethal force used by police was justified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An analysis of press reports found that...

Question 10

Hirschfield and Simon (2010) contend that the media stereotypically construct police into various types. Which type "welcomes and is ready to use deadly force against dangerous criminals"?

Accepted Answer

The "vigilante" type is characterized by a readiness to use deadly force against dangerous criminals, often taking the law into their own hands.

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct statement in regards to bias?

Accepted Answer

Bias refers to a distorted or unfair judgment or disposition, which can be conscious or unconscious, and is not always ideological or partisan.

Question 12

Which of Hirschfield and Simon's (2010) stereotypically constructed media police types is one who uses legal violence to repress minorities?

Accepted Answer

The "Oppressor" type is characterized by the use of legal violence to repress minorities, as per Hirschfield and Simon's (2010) media police stereotypes.

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

Surette (2011) refers to the "law of opposites," which suggests that media portrayals of crime often contrast sharply with actual crime statistics or victim surveys, presenting an inverse image of reality.

Question 14

The woman assumption assigns the category of Madonna or virgin to marriageable women.

Accepted Answer

The "woman assumption" refers to the traditional categorization of women as either pure and virtuous (Madonna/virgin) or not, which is considered a "good" or positive trait for marriageable women in certain cultural contexts.

Question 15

Which of Hirschfield and Simon's (2010) stereotypically constructed media police types is circumscribed by endless rules and regulations?

Accepted Answer

The "Professional" type is characterized by adherence to rules and regulations, as described by Hirschfield and Simon (2010).

Question 16

Media accounts that engender moral panics amplify deviance and function as:

Accepted Answer

Media accounts that engender moral panics often advocate for greater levels of social control by highlighting deviant behavior and suggesting that stricter measures are needed to address the perceived threat.

Question 17

In 2013, the media actively promoted a moral panic referred to as the that involved alleged random black-on-white assaults for fun.

Accepted Answer

The "Knockout game" was a term used by the media in 2013 to describe alleged random assaults where individuals would attempt to knock out unsuspecting victims with a single punch.

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of Barak's (1994) aims of "news-making criminology"?

Accepted Answer

Barak's aims of "news-making criminology" do not include portraying criminologists as unreliable voices; rather, they focus on demystifying crime, engaging in public discourse, and influencing policy.

Question 19

of crime and of being victimized by crime are key influences in criminal justice policy making and in the promotion of punitive policies.

Accepted Answer

Fear of crime and being victimized by crime are powerful motivators for policymakers and can lead to the implementation of harsher and more punitive policies. This is often done in an attempt to alleviate public fears and make people feel safer, but it can also lead to overreactions and policies that are not based on evidence or effective in reducing crime.

Question 20

In articles about use-of-force by police, Lawrence (2000) found that almost % of articles relied on official sources for their reporting.

Accepted Answer

Lawrence (2000) found that almost 80% of articles about use-of-force by police relied on official sources for their reporting.

Quiz 11: Media Ethics and Criminal Justice Media Constructions of Crime