A moral panic is best defined as ______.
A)the widely held beliefs,values,and preferences familiar to potential audiences
B)fears about the negative impact of media on children
C)a situation where public fear and anxiety about a social problem are disproportionate to the danger of that problem
D)the dramatizing and embellishing of social issues to attract and hold the attention of an audience

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A moral panic occurs when there is an exaggerated and irrational response to a perceived threat to societal values and norms. This response often results in a broad public concern and an overreaction to the problem which may result in unnecessary social control measures being implemented. Fear about the negative impact of media on children may be one aspect of a moral panic, but it is not the comprehensive definition. The other options do not accurately describe the concept of a moral panic.

A Moral Panic Is Best Defined as ______