Moral Panic and Public Attitudes to Crime

Question 1

Moral Panic

Answer 1

Disproportionate public fears about societal threats.

Question 2

Moral Values

Answer 2

Standards guiding individual behavior and choices.

Question 3

Deviance Amplification Spiral

Answer 3

Process where issues are perceived worse than reality.

Question 4

Stigmatized

Answer 4

Regarded as unworthy or socially unacceptable.

Question 5

Folk Devils

Answer 5

Groups identified by media as causing societal problems.

Question 6

Vigilante

Answer 6

Individual enforcing law without official authority.

Question 7

Stereotype

Answer 7

Oversimplified belief about a particular group.

Question 8

Laws of Opposites

Answer 8

Media portrays criminals opposite to societal norms.

Question 9

Pygmalion Effect

Answer 9

Public expectations influence individuals’ behaviors.

Question 10

Public Attitudes

Answer 10

Collective perceptions affecting societal norms and behaviors.

Question 11

Media Campaigns

Answer 11

Efforts to influence public perception and action.

Question 12

Jason Ditton Theory

Answer 12

Media shapes public fear and perception of crime.

Question 13

Criminal Activity

Answer 13

Behavior violating laws, influenced by stereotypes.

Question 14

Social World

Answer 14

Context in which stereotypes and perceptions develop.

Question 15

Dilton’s Proposal

Answer 15

Media creates fear leading to vigilantism.