In the Context of Collective Behaviour, Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the context of collective behaviour, which of the following statements is not true with respect to the phenomenon of panic?

• A) panic is a non-rational response to fear
• B) panic always involves flight
• C) panic refers to a generalized feeling of terror which often cannot be attributed to any specific cause
• D) panic is non-social in that individuals involved show no concern for the effect of their actions on the welfare of other individuals in the collectivity
• E) panic can be evoked in the absence of rumours or crowds

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