Which Theory Suggests That Mobs Are Comprised Not of Ordinary

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that mobs are comprised not of ordinary citizens but of a segment of the population that already shares certain attitudes and interests that predispose them to converge and act in a violent and destructive manner?

• A) emergent norm theory
• B) cyclical theory
• C) value-added theory
• D) convergence theory

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