Which situation would be classified specifically as a "moral panic"?
A) when reactions to deviance outweigh the harm done
B) when parents find out their teenagers are having sex
C) when reactions to morally charged behaviour occur in public places
D) when the church gets involved in a public issue

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A moral panic refers to the situation where public reactions and concerns about an issue are disproportionate to the actual threat or harm that the issue poses.

Which Situation Would Be Classified Specifically as a "Moral Panic