Mass Hysteria, as a Category of Collective Behavior, Includes Panics

question 63

Multiple Choice

Mass hysteria, as a category of collective behavior, includes panics and:

• A)Collective phobias
• B)crazes
• C)fear-based fads
• D)somatoform epidemics
• E)urban legends

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Definitions:

Doing Deviance

Engaging in behaviors that go against the norms or values of the society, leading to negative sanctions.

The Seductions Of Crime

A theoretical concept that explores the allure and appeal of engaging in criminal behavior.

Official Crime Statistics

Data collected and published by governmental agencies or law enforcement institutions regarding incidences of crime in a particular jurisdiction.

Youth And Crime

A term that encapsulates the study and discussion concerning the involvement of young individuals in criminal behavior and the criminal justice system.