A Moral Panic Is Best Defined as ______

question 33

Multiple Choice

A moral panic is best defined as ______.

• A)the widely held beliefs,values,and preferences familiar to potential audiences
• B)fears about the negative impact of media on children
• C)a situation where public fear and anxiety about a social problem are disproportionate to the danger of that problem
• D)the dramatizing and embellishing of social issues to attract and hold the attention of an audience

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Definitions:

Racial Groups

Collections of people who are categorized based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct within a given society.

U.S. Cities

Urban areas within the United States characterized by significant populations, infrastructure, and economic activity.

Redlining

A discriminatory practice by which services (like banking or insurance) are withheld from potential customers in certain areas, often based on race.

Discriminatory Practice

Actions or policies that treat individuals or groups unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.