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."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Orson Welles's radio dramatization of "The War of the Worlds" caused widespread panic among listeners who believed that a Martian invasion was actually occurring. This event is often cited as an example of mass hysteria with a widely dispersed audience.

A Classic Example of Mass Hysteria with a Widely Dispersed