In 1938, Actor Orson Welles Hosted a Radio Broadcast Dramatizing

question 77

Multiple Choice

In 1938, actor Orson Welles hosted a radio broadcast dramatizing H. G. Wells's science fiction classic The War of the Worlds. A CBS radio dance music program was interrupted suddenly by a news bulletin informing the audience that Martians had landed in New Jersey and were in the process of conquering the earth. The ensuing reaction was an example of __________.

• A) ​mass hysteria
• B) ​propaganda
• C) ​public opinion
• D) ​mass mob behavior

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth that are responsible for detecting the five elements of taste perception: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the unique physical and behavioral traits of each person.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue that are responsible for perceiving different tastes.

Taste Receptors

Specialized receptor cells located on the tongue that detect the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.