Hennigan and Her Colleagues (1982) Found That the Larceny Theft

Multiple Choice

Hennigan and her colleagues (1982) found that the larceny theft rate in U.S. cities jumped after television was first introduced. This result can be explained in terms of the

A) amount of crime depicted on television.
B) thieves' sense of feeling deprived relative to wealthy television characters and those portrayed in advertisements.
C) thieves' lack of positive socialization experiences at home and school.
D) amount of time spent watching TV.