CRJU 330 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Research Question, Judicial Activism, Nonverbal Communication
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Alternative reason that influences the dependent variable. Fear violent acts against the person when more likely to be victim to nonviolent crimes such as property crimes. Results in vulnerability and division in society which then reinforces stereotypes about people. Take multiple methods, quantitative and qualitative research. In order to get more out of research. Viewers tend to equate what they see on television with reality. Media can breed panic and fear: makes crime a very political issue, no longer a sociological issue, encourages quick (often tough) solutions, no thought for long-term ramifications. Danger: overreach of the criminal law: government interference could do more harm than good, unintended consequences of drug laws, crime tariff, more crime to afford addictions, development of organized crime, political corruption, growing prison population. Solution: need critical thinking: asking questions protects ourselves and communities, do not assume that something is the truth.
