Test Bank For Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice 5th Edition
By Ray Surette
Media - ANSWER: the main means of mass communication regarded collectively (tv,
radio, newspaper, internet)
4 Primary Types of Media Content - ANSWER: Advertising, News, Entertainment,
Infotainment
Advertising - ANSWER: -all of the media content purposely geared to impact
monetary decisions
-This was distinctly different from other forms of media
originally (not as much today)
-woven into all other forms of media content
-only media form that has a low focus on crime & violence
News - ANSWER: -media content that is marketed as accurate,
true and objective information about significant events
-plays a key role in perception of reality
-Crime & justice events recorded are often extreme and unusual cases (bizarre
crimes, spectacular trials)
-Crime news is usually "social control" news (Stories are reported as to how the legal
system is responding such as new policies or crackdowns)
-For crime stories news agencies prefer unexpected or unusual events, but
presented in terms of previously established stories or themes
News Crime Stories (composed of 3 parts) - ANSWER: 1)Announcement of the crime
that occurred
2)Viewer is shown the scene or relevant location
3)Shift to search, identification, apprehension of offender and the actions and efforts
taken by law enforcement
Historical News - ANSWER: -revolved around treason, murder & witchcraft
-crimes highlighted moral issue and sin
The "Market" News Model - ANSWER: -Newsworthiness is determined by public
interest
-The journalist simply and objectively report the facts
-Reporters are reactive news collection agents who act for the public and their
interests
The "Manipulative" Model - ANSWER: -Newsworthiness is determined by the
interests of the News Agency's owners
-The journalists intentionally distort the facts to match the interests of the owners
-Reporters act proactively to shape public opinion in support of large institutions
, Newsworthiness - ANSWER: -Regardless of which model is used, Newsworthiness is
key
Newsworthiness can be seen in...Seriousness of an event Whimsical circumstances
Sentimental or dramatic elements Involvement of high-status people Engaging
images
-what is produced as news is; Sensationalized, Stylized, Commodified
Entertainment - ANSWER: -media that is not presented as reflecting truth or real
events that provides an escape from reality
-In terms of crime and justice this type of media content shows; impossible and far
fetched crimes, fights, events and characters
-Crime and justice topics are thought to account for ¼ of all entertainment media
Infotainment - ANSWER: -the marketing of edited and highly formatted information
about the world in entertainment media format
-the reality depicted is carefully chosen
-Viewer feels like they are learning real facts about something but it is a narrow and
edited segment of information
(newest form of media content; can incorporate all other forms of media content)
Legacy Media - ANSWER: Traditional types of media
(ex: print, sound, visual)
New Media - ANSWER: Digital interactive media
(ex: internet, games, etc.)
Fear of Criminogenic Media - ANSWER: -copycat crimes
-media-focused terrorism
-the more media consumed, the greater impact on perception
Fear of Distorted perception of reality - ANSWER: -What the media portrays of reality
are dramatic, altered, marketed, narrow, and heavily edited
-Often media is seen as unrealistic but can impact individuals' perceptions of reality
Looping - ANSWER: reuse of media content in new contexts and media products
(ex: video games based off of old movies)
-Continuous looping leads to blurring of fact and fiction
-people think real things are fake and fake are real
(Hannibal Lector is real & Jack the Ripper is not)
-Continuous looping leads to distrust of news media
-Less trust of the news who claim to be accurate and true =Greater willingness to
believe entertainment media that do not claim to be accurate and true
(ex: World Trade Center terrorist attacks were not real and were a stunt)
Positive Relationship, Media & Crime - ANSWER: -Media can be seen as a a powerful
tool and solution to crime & violence
By Ray Surette
Media - ANSWER: the main means of mass communication regarded collectively (tv,
radio, newspaper, internet)
4 Primary Types of Media Content - ANSWER: Advertising, News, Entertainment,
Infotainment
Advertising - ANSWER: -all of the media content purposely geared to impact
monetary decisions
-This was distinctly different from other forms of media
originally (not as much today)
-woven into all other forms of media content
-only media form that has a low focus on crime & violence
News - ANSWER: -media content that is marketed as accurate,
true and objective information about significant events
-plays a key role in perception of reality
-Crime & justice events recorded are often extreme and unusual cases (bizarre
crimes, spectacular trials)
-Crime news is usually "social control" news (Stories are reported as to how the legal
system is responding such as new policies or crackdowns)
-For crime stories news agencies prefer unexpected or unusual events, but
presented in terms of previously established stories or themes
News Crime Stories (composed of 3 parts) - ANSWER: 1)Announcement of the crime
that occurred
2)Viewer is shown the scene or relevant location
3)Shift to search, identification, apprehension of offender and the actions and efforts
taken by law enforcement
Historical News - ANSWER: -revolved around treason, murder & witchcraft
-crimes highlighted moral issue and sin
The "Market" News Model - ANSWER: -Newsworthiness is determined by public
interest
-The journalist simply and objectively report the facts
-Reporters are reactive news collection agents who act for the public and their
interests
The "Manipulative" Model - ANSWER: -Newsworthiness is determined by the
interests of the News Agency's owners
-The journalists intentionally distort the facts to match the interests of the owners
-Reporters act proactively to shape public opinion in support of large institutions
, Newsworthiness - ANSWER: -Regardless of which model is used, Newsworthiness is
key
Newsworthiness can be seen in...Seriousness of an event Whimsical circumstances
Sentimental or dramatic elements Involvement of high-status people Engaging
images
-what is produced as news is; Sensationalized, Stylized, Commodified
Entertainment - ANSWER: -media that is not presented as reflecting truth or real
events that provides an escape from reality
-In terms of crime and justice this type of media content shows; impossible and far
fetched crimes, fights, events and characters
-Crime and justice topics are thought to account for ¼ of all entertainment media
Infotainment - ANSWER: -the marketing of edited and highly formatted information
about the world in entertainment media format
-the reality depicted is carefully chosen
-Viewer feels like they are learning real facts about something but it is a narrow and
edited segment of information
(newest form of media content; can incorporate all other forms of media content)
Legacy Media - ANSWER: Traditional types of media
(ex: print, sound, visual)
New Media - ANSWER: Digital interactive media
(ex: internet, games, etc.)
Fear of Criminogenic Media - ANSWER: -copycat crimes
-media-focused terrorism
-the more media consumed, the greater impact on perception
Fear of Distorted perception of reality - ANSWER: -What the media portrays of reality
are dramatic, altered, marketed, narrow, and heavily edited
-Often media is seen as unrealistic but can impact individuals' perceptions of reality
Looping - ANSWER: reuse of media content in new contexts and media products
(ex: video games based off of old movies)
-Continuous looping leads to blurring of fact and fiction
-people think real things are fake and fake are real
(Hannibal Lector is real & Jack the Ripper is not)
-Continuous looping leads to distrust of news media
-Less trust of the news who claim to be accurate and true =Greater willingness to
believe entertainment media that do not claim to be accurate and true
(ex: World Trade Center terrorist attacks were not real and were a stunt)
Positive Relationship, Media & Crime - ANSWER: -Media can be seen as a a powerful
tool and solution to crime & violence
