Shania is a fan of slasher films and other movies rated R for violent content. After viewing the evening news to keep apprised of local crime in her area, she spends several hours watching TV and Netflix with similarly violent themes. Given Shania's media consumption, the fact that she never leaves home without her handgun could be attributed to __________.

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Mean-world syndrome refers to the belief that the world is more dangerous and violent than it actually is due to exposure to violent media. Shania's consumption of violent media may have contributed to her belief that the world is a dangerous place, leading her to carry a handgun for protection.

Shania Is a Fan of Slasher Films and Other Movies