Which of the following according to Jenkins DOES NOT represent an element of the ideal panic?
A) Several agencies and interest groups must exist from which the media can select competing claims about an issue.
B) The panic should offer a narrative with heroes and villains.
C) The audience of ordinary people need not have previous knowledge nor everyday experience of the issue, as long as the political will is present to exploit it.
D) The story should lend itself to visual portrayal

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Jenkins' concept of an ideal panic involves elements that contribute to the spread and impact of a panic, including the presence of competing claims (A), a narrative structure with heroes and villains (B), and the ability for the story to be visually portrayed (D). The requirement that the audience need not have prior knowledge or experience (C) is not part of Jenkins' criteria for an ideal panic. Jenkins emphasizes the role of media and public engagement with the issue, suggesting that prior knowledge or experience could influence the perception and reaction to the panic.

Which of the Following According to Jenkins DOES NOT Represent