Our levels of fear may be influenced by:
Correct answer: D. all of the options above
- A. personal experience
- B. crime news
- C. aspects of our personality which make us more, or less, afraid of crime
- D. all of the options above
Explanation
Fear of crime can be shaped by direct personal experience, exposure to crime reporting, and personality characteristics such as perceived vulnerability or anxiety. Since all three are relevant influences, all of the options are correct.
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