Which term refers to the image of crime as conveyed by media?

• A. Media representation
• B. Moral panic
• C. Perceptions of crime trends
• D. Legal change

Answer: (A)

Media representation is about how crime is depicted in media content. It covers what crimes are shown, how often they appear, the tone used (sensational vs. factual), and the stereotypes attached to offenders and victims. This focuses on the image or picture of crime that media conveys, rather than the public's reaction or beliefs about crime.

Moral panic, while connected to media, describes an intense fear or moral concern that arises in society in response to perceived threats, not the depiction itself. Perceptions of crime trends are people's beliefs about whether crime is increasing or decreasing, which can be shaped by media but is about belief rather than the depiction. Legal change refers to modifications in the law, not how crime is portrayed in media.

So the term that best fits the image of crime as conveyed by media is media representation.