In Trying to Understand the Evacuation During the 1993 Bombing

question 41

Multiple Choice

In trying to understand the evacuation during the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, B. E. Aguirre, Dennis Wenger, and Gabriela Vigo argue that the more "the search for meaning in the milling process focuses upon defining the situation as serious, the quicker should be the mobilization of people and the initiation of collective behavior." What type of theory are they using to make this prediction?

• A) technological determinism
• B) emergent norm theory
• C) contagion theory
• D) cultural diffusion

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Definitions:

Actionable Behavior

Conduct that gives sufficient legal ground for a lawsuit, identifying behaviors that can lead to legal action.

False Imprisonment

The unjustified detention or confinement of a person without legal authority or their consent.

Slander and Libel

Defamation in two forms: slander, which is spoken defamation, and libel, which is defamation in a fixed medium such as writing or broadcasting.

Indecency

Conduct deemed inappropriate or offensive in a public context, often relating to nudity, sexuality, or impropriety.