The popular television show The Sopranos depicts a significant amount of crime and violence. Based on cultivation theory, someone who is a fan of the show and watches The Sopranos regularly will likely develop which tendencies or beliefs?

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Cultivation theory suggests that regular viewers of media with a high level of violence will develop a perception of the world as more violent and crime-ridden than it actually is. This is due to the repeated exposure to violent content, which can desensitize viewers and create a belief that such behavior is more common and acceptable than it truly is in real life. It is not necessarily true that viewers will imitate the violent behavior or support stricter policies, but they are likely to perceive the world as more dangerous. Therefore, the best choice is A.

The Popular Television Show the Sopranos Depicts a Significant Amount