The Phenomenon in Which News Outlets Promote Fear and Contribute

question 4

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon in which news outlets promote fear and contribute to the expectation that we are in danger,contradicting the actual data on crime rates,is known as ______.

• A)the media violence misattribution
• B)media phobia
• C)mean world syndrome
• D)the violent society myth

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Definitions:

Moral Hazard

A situation in economics where one party can take risks because they do not have to bear the full consequences of their actions.

Limited Supervision

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Influenza Epidemic

A widespread occurrence of the influenza virus in a community at a particular time, often causing significant illness and fatalities.

Flu Shot

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