sensationalism
n[U]
(derog 贬) deliberate use of shocking words, scandalous stories, etc in order to produce a sensation(2) 为耸动视听而使用的词语、 描绘的丑事等
Avoid sensationalism in reporting crime.报道罪案时要避免使用耸动视听的手段.
the sensationalism of the popular press 为大众服务的新闻界所使用的耸动视听的做法.