The term "______" implies that public reaction is unjustified in critical criminological accounts.

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The term "moral panic" specifically refers to situations where the public's reaction to a particular issue or group is seen as disproportionate or unjustified in critical criminological accounts. Choice A (folk devils) refers to the groups or individuals who become the targets of this public reaction, while choice D (demonization) is a related concept in which these groups or individuals are portrayed in an unfairly negative light. Choice C (consensus) is not directly related to this concept.

The Term "______" Implies That Public Reaction Is Unjustified in Critical