Question ID:PT49 S2 Q2 Passage:Statistical studies show that last year there was the greatest drop in the violent crime rate over the course of a year since such statistics were first gathered. But they also reveal that at the same time public anxiety about violent crime substantially increased. Stem:Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy described above? Correct Answer Choice:EChoice A:Longer prison sentences were the primary cause of the decrease in the violent crime rate over the course of last year. Choice B:As in the past, last year's increase in public anxiety about violent crime has been consistently underreported in the news media. Choice C:Most people can realistically assess the likelihood that they will become victims of violent crime. Choice D:People who feel the most anxiety about violent crime usually live in areas with relatively high violent crime rates. Choice E:The proportion of violent crimes covered in the news media nearly doubled over the course of last year.