Tabby watched a lot of cop shows on TV.She began to believe that all cops were overweight and on the take.Her perception of reality had been distorted by the media.This is termed:

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The cultivation hypothesis states that exposure to media over time shapes an individual's perception of reality, leading to increased acceptance of media portrayals as accurate reflections of the real world. This is what happened to Tabby, as her perception of cops was shaped by the distorted portrayal of cops in cop shows she had watched.

Tabby Watched a Lot of Cop Shows on TV