According to sociologists who study crime,people commonly think of criminals as "the bad guys." This is:
A)only part of the problem with high rates of crime in the U.S.
B)common because American film and television depictions often fail to see the good side of criminals
C)an oversimplification
D)both a and b
E)all of these choices

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The statement is an oversimplification because criminals are not always "the bad guys." There are complex social, economic, and psychological factors that contribute to crime, and it is not accurate to simply label all criminals as inherently "bad." Film and television depictions may contribute to this oversimplification, but that is not the only factor.

According to Sociologists Who Study Crime,people Commonly Think of Criminals