What Are the Limitations of the Contagion Approach to Collective

question 23

Multiple Choice

What are the limitations of the contagion approach to collective behaviour?

• A) the theory is difficult to submit to an empirical test
• B) some events cited by contagion theorists are not typical of collective behaviour in general
• C) it tells nothing about the development of leadership and other roles within the collectivity
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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