A ______ Describes a Situation in Which Public Fear and Anxiety

question 7

Multiple Choice

A ______ describes a situation in which public fear and anxiety about a social problem are disproportionate to the danger of that problem.

• A)digital divide
• B)media scare
• C)moral panic
• D)culturally divisive theme

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities.

High-quality Cosmetics

Beauty products that are manufactured with superior ingredients, offering better performance, longevity, and safety for the user.

Cognition

Acquiring insight and knowledge through the processes of thinking, undergoing experiences, and using the senses.

Mental Activity

Any cognitive process that involves thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, or the processing of information.