Question

In 2019, there were more mass shootings than days in the year in the United States. Though such events are horrible, for many they seem almost common. What explains this phenomenon? (1 point) Responses People only care when it impacts them personally. People only care when it impacts them personally. The media doesn’t report mass shootings. The media doesn’t report mass shootings. People have become desensitized. People have become desensitized. There is no way to prevent mass shootings.

Answer 1

The most fitting explanation for the phenomenon of mass shootings seeming almost common is that **people have become desensitized**. Over time, with frequent occurrences and extensive media coverage, individuals may start to feel numb or less affected by the repeated exposure to such events, leading to a perception that these tragic incidents are more common than they truly are.