Sociologists Refer to an Episode During Which the Public or the Media

question 21

Multiple Choice

Sociologists refer to an episode during which the public or the media express concern or fear from a given agent or threat that is exaggerated, out of proportion to, and less serious than its objective danger or potential damage:

• A) a moral panic.
• B) media overload.
• C) an accurate assessment of the situation.
• D) media objectivity.
• E) none of the above.

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