HIST 1010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Csi Effect, Crime Time, Problem Solving
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Csi effect fictional media/stories give society a fake idea of crime and the process of the cjs system. Television most influential medium, people are more likely to believe things they see on tv than they read. Jury have certain expectations on how crime is solved, they expect evidence to be presented i(cid:374) the sa(cid:373)e (cid:449)a(cid:455) it is o(cid:374) t(cid:448), the ju(cid:396)(cid:455) has dou(cid:271)ts (cid:449)he(cid:374) it is(cid:374)"t presented in that way. Legal changes several states in the us are allowed to ask potential jurors about their tv habits. Defined (sociologically) unrealistic expectations the public has regarding what forensic science is and can do. Precision investigations always result in the finding of the suspect, no mistakes. Job duties lab workers also go out into the field. Equipment police have the equipment to run any kind of test. Defined what way media messages are socially constructive. Language what is the language used that gives us particular ideas about crime and social problems.