Ling keeps watching the news reports over and over again about the latest terrorist attack. She just cannot seem to tear herself away from the scenes of destruction. The media and the government show and talk about nothing else. Ling could be said to be a victim of a/an ______ created by the media, politicians, and the public.
A) moral panic
B) alliance
C) collateral damage
D) power elite

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Ling is experiencing a moral panic, which is an exaggerated fear or concern over an issue that is perceived as a threat to society's norms, values, and morals. In this case, Ling is constantly consuming news about terrorism, which is being sensationalized by the media and politicians, and is creating a sense of fear and panic in her.

Ling Keeps Watching the News Reports Over and Over Again