Sensationalism

[Sarah]

The idea that all knowledge is gained through a person's feelings and emotion.

[Monty]

(especially in journalism) the presentation of stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy.

[Becky]

[The key] [factor], apparantly.

[Vania]

the act by newspapers, television, etc. of presenting information in a way that is shocking or exciting: