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What is the main characteristic of moral panic?
What is the main characteristic of moral panic?
- It is focused on a particular subpopulation deemed responsible. (correct)
- It involves panic over crimes that are exaggerated.
- It arises from a specific crime wave.
- It is a reaction to non-violent crime trends.
Which concept suggests that marijuana use increases the likelihood of trying harder drugs?
Which concept suggests that marijuana use increases the likelihood of trying harder drugs?
- Association (correct)
- Causality
- Sequencing
- Normalization
What does the term 'criminogenic' describe?
What does the term 'criminogenic' describe?
- The cause of crime via drug use. (correct)
- Drugs that are common in violent crimes.
- Prevention tactics against drug-related crime.
- The societal acceptance of drug use.
In the context of drug trafficking, which of the following is NOT typically considered a retail level drug market?
In the context of drug trafficking, which of the following is NOT typically considered a retail level drug market?
What does normalization of drug use imply?
What does normalization of drug use imply?
Flashcards
Moral Panic
Moral Panic
A widespread fear that something is terribly wrong in society, often fueled by the belief that a specific subpopulation is responsible for the problem.
Sensationalism
Sensationalism
The practice of using exaggerated, dramatic, or misleading information to create a strong reaction in the public.
Normalization of Drug Use
Normalization of Drug Use
The growing acceptance of illicit drugs, particularly cannabis, as being similar to other socially acceptable deviant activities.
Sequencing Model (Drug Use)
Sequencing Model (Drug Use)
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Criminogenic
Criminogenic
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Study Notes
Ruling Elite
- Media consciously promotes the interests of the ruling elite.
- Mainstream society accepts manipulated information.
- News is distorted to favor the ruling class.
Money Machine
- News organizations prioritize profit over ideology.
- News coverage is driven by viewership, not journalistic integrity.
Grassroots
- News reflects public biases and preferences.
- Ordinary events are exaggerated.
- News adapts to what people want to see.
Professional Subculture
- Journalists verify stories from multiple sources.
- Accuracy is paramount in journalism.
- Stories should be presented in a relatable way.
- Stories are written with a specific audience in mind.
Moral Panic
- Heightened public fear about a subgroup.
- Society's demonization of a group.
- Fear becomes a dominant narrative.
- Feared group is often disproportionately blamed.
- Fears of the group rise and fall quickly.
Drug Use And Related Violence
- Pharmacological School: Drugs cause violence.
- Sociocultural School: Social factors influence drug use and violence.
- Predisposition Model: Individuals predisposed to violence may use drugs.
Drug Use And Crime
- Enslavement Model: Drug use leads to crime.
- Predisposition Model: Those predisposed to crime are more likely to use drugs.
- Intensification Model: Drugs exacerbate existing criminal behaviour.
Drug Trafficking
- Pure Agricultural Model: Drugs derived directly from plants.
- Pure Chemical Model: Lab-produced drugs.
- Mixed Model: Combination of agricultural and chemical methods.
- Different network structures: Markets, wheel, chain.
Drug Use And Violence (Continued)
- Psychopharmacological: Drug effects directly cause violence.
- Intentional Violence: Violence aimed as a direct result of drug use.
- Economic Compulsive Violence: Violence due to economic pressures (need for money to support drug use).
- Systemic Violence: Societal conditions lead to drug-related violence.
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This quiz delves into the intricate relationship between media, society, and the ruling elite. Explore concepts like moral panic, grassroots movements, and the professional standards in journalism. Test your knowledge on how media influences public perception and the implications of profit-driven news coverage.
