4. Crime and Deviance

Media And Crime — Quiz

Test your understanding of media and crime with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which sociological theory posits that media representations of crime are a tool used by the powerful to maintain social control and reinforce dominant ideologies?

Question 2

In the context of media and crime, what does the term 'folk devil' refer to?

Question 3

How do 'news values' influence the selection and presentation of crime stories in the media?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the 'cultivation theory' regarding media and crime?

Question 5

When the media focuses heavily on a specific type of crime, such as knife crime, leading to increased public anxiety and calls for stricter policing, this is an example of:
Media And Crime Quiz — A-Level Sociology | A-Warded