A local news station reports a burglary that occurred in a small town.The house was broken into and only small items were taken.After watching the news,a group of neighbors on the other side of the town decide to get together and set up a vigilante group to police their streets.They also decide that it is necessary to arm themselves with firearms while they roam their neighborhood.This reaction is an example of:

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The neighbors' reaction is an example of moral panic, which is when there is an exaggerated or irrational fear and concern over a particular issue or event. In this case, the burglary in the small town led to an extreme response that involves arming themselves with firearms and policing their neighborhood, which may not necessarily be a proportional or necessary response to the incident.

A Local News Station Reports a Burglary That Occurred in a Small