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Moral panic is:

Correct answer: A. an overreaction against an event, such as a type of crime, which is seen as a threat to society's values

  • A. an overreaction against an event, such as a type of crime, which is seen as a threat to society's values
  • B. the view that the world is full of crime and violence
  • C. a concept applied to mugging
  • D. a study of youth crime in Britain

Explanation

Moral panic occurs when a person, group, or event is exaggerated as a threat to society's values, often producing public fear and demands for control. It is broader than fear of crime alone.

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