Resear on the types of crime presented in the news media consistently indicates an inverse relationship between what the media present. Explain the influence of mass media

 Resear on the types of crime presented in the news media consistently indicates an inverse relationship between what the media present.

1. Explain the influence of mass media on citizens’ perception of crime in the United States
2. Provide at least one example of a common misconception caused by our heavy reliance on the news media about crime.