Examples of moral panics include ______.

A) condemnation of pedophiles
B) enactment of mandatory minimum legislation
C) research on coercion of inmates
D) both condemnation of pedophiles and enactment of mandatory minimum legislation

Moral panics are characterized by highly emotional public reactions to perceived social problems or threats, often fueled by media coverage. In this case, both the condemnation of pedophiles and enactment of mandatory minimum legislation represent examples of moral panics. Both issues have received significant media attention and have led to harsher punishment and public stigmatization, despite limited evidence of effectiveness in preventing or addressing the underlying problems. Research on coercion of inmates, on the other hand, does not necessarily represent a moral panic, as concerns about mistreatment of prisoners are grounded in evidence and have been the subject of ongoing debate and reform efforts.