Sensationalized media reports draw attention to an issue and an individual or group; the individuals who are the target of this attention become isolated from society; and this ultimately leads to a greater identification of these individuals with one another, which, in turn, fosters and cultivates deviance and criminality. This process is known as _____________.

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Signification spirals refer to the process where media exaggeration leads to increased public concern and isolation of targeted groups, fostering deviance.

Sensationalized Media Reports Draw Attention to an Issue and an Individual