Which of the Following Concepts Has Been Used to Explain

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts has been used to explain mob behavior?

• A) Deindividuation.
• B) Group polarization.
• C) Cognitive dissonance.
• D) Social categorization.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

This refers to a variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a baseline to compare the effects of that treatment.

Participant-observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in a group or community to observe and participate in their activities, gaining insights from the inside.

Reliability

The degree to which the results of a measurement or test are consistent and repeatable under similar conditions.