After a media overexposure of an event like September 11, 2001, citizens are most likely
A) to engage in rational public debate on national policy
B) to allow a variety of ways to show dissent
C) to encourage different viewpoints to seek the truth
D) to react emotionally and to see basically one perspective

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When a traumatic event like September 11, 2001 is overexposed in the media, people typically react emotionally and tend to see things from one perspective, rather than engaging in rational public debate, allowing dissenting viewpoints, or seeking the truth.

After a Media Overexposure of an Event Like September 11