What Theory of Collective Behavior Would Suggest That When Crowds

question 50

Multiple Choice

What theory of collective behavior would suggest that when crowds come together a "mob mentality" takes over and rational thought disappears?

• A) regressive action
• B) relative deprivation theory
• C) contagion theory
• D) emergent norm theory
• E) resource mobilization theory

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