What triggers a moral panic in society?

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The media amplify stories about deviant groups, causing widespread public fear and hostility.Children imitate violent or sexually explicit content seen in movies.Viewers question the ethnic stereotypes portrayed in media.Cultural elites voice worries about the influence of American culture.

Explanation

A moral panic arises when the media sensationalize accounts of deviant groups, leading to intense public anxiety and negative reactions. Other options describe different social phenomena but do not define a moral panic.