According to Burns and Crawford, for an Event or Behavior

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to Burns and Crawford, for an event or behavior to be defined as moral panic there must

• A) initially exist a heightened level of concern about the issue.
• B) be increased levels of hostility directed toward a deviant group and/or their problematic behavior(s).
• C) be consensus, or agreement on a minimal level in society, that these "evildoers," or their threat to society, is real, immediate, and serious.
• D) all of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Criminal Fraud

Illegally deceiving another for personal or financial gain, considered a criminal offense.

Insider Trading

Engaging in covert transactions on the stock market for personal benefit by exploiting privileged information.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications refers to the transmission of information over distances through electronic means, including telephone, radio, television, and internet communications.

Stock Trade

A Stock Trade involves the buying or selling of shares in a company through a stock market, reflecting the transfer of ownership in hopes of gaining a profit.