Unexpected effects arise from the novel manner in which the media related to criminal justice policy. One such effect refers to the tendency for officials to treat defendants in unpublicized cases harshly if the press has been demanding such treatment for defendants in publicized cases. This is called the ________________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The described phenomenon is known as the echo effect, where officials respond to media demands for harsh treatment of high-profile cases by applying this same treatment to unrelated, unpublicized cases. This creates an "echo" in the criminal justice system where media demands influence the treatment of defendants beyond the scope of the original publicized case.

Unexpected Effects Arise from the Novel Manner in Which the Media