A Classic Example of Mass Hysteria with a Widely Dispersed

question 70

True/False

A classic example of mass hysteria with a widely dispersed audience was the audience reaction to actor Orson Welles's 1938 radio dramatization of H.G.Wells's science fiction classic "The War of the Worlds."

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Splitting

A cognitive distortion where an individual fails to bring together the dichotomy of both positive and negative qualities of the self and others into a cohesive, realistic whole, often seen in borderline personality disorder.

Moderate Anxiety

A level of anxiety that is noticeable and may hinder some daily functions but is not debilitating.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into their opposite, often presented in exaggerated or compulsive behaviors.