According to "Box 1.1: Crime and the Media," which of the following is a consequence of the media's coverage of crime in Canada?
A) Canadians are less likely to support greater crime control agendas.
B) Canadians have a fear of crime that is lower than the actual risk of victimization.
C) Canadians greatly overestimate the amount of violent crime.
D) Canadians underestimate the proportion of violent crimes committed by anonymous strangers.
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