What Is Collective Behavior

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is collective behavior?

• A)a societal pattern that transcends any one individual and constrains people's future actions
• B)forms of action that occur across individuals and groups within a society
• C)behavior at the aggregate level that is distinct from, or in opposition to, routine societal patterns
• D)behavior that occurs at the aggregate level and persists for long enough that it is viewed as significant by its participants
• E)behavior that simultaneously occurs among over 100 individuals or among the majority of individuals in a group setting

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter important in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and happiness, among other functions.

Major Mood Swings

Significant fluctuations in emotional state that can impact an individual's behavior and perception.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, memory, attention, and even regulating body movements.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience. It does not correlate with cognitive speed but increases with age.