Folklorists and anthropologists interpret the phenomenon where people across the globe repeat variations of bizarre and unlikely stories as ________ that reflect informants' concerns about their own vulnerability in a globalizing society.

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The phenomenon described in the question is that of urban legends, which are stories or rumors that are often bizarre or unlikely and are repeated within a culture, sometimes even crossing national or linguistic borders. Folklorists and anthropologists interpret these legends as expressions of underlying anxieties or concerns about issues such as social change, technological advancement, or personal safety. The other answer choices are not directly relevant to the phenomenon of urban legends.

Folklorists and Anthropologists Interpret the Phenomenon Where People Across the Globe