The Man Explains His Intoxication at a Sporting Event by Saying,"Everyone

question 51

Multiple Choice

The man explains his intoxication at a sporting event by saying,"Everyone always drinks at these events;it's just the normal thing to do." His reaction is most consistent with a(n) ___ theory of collective behavior.

• A)deindividuation
• B)contagion
• C)emergent norm
• D)convergence
• E)social identity

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Definitions:

Materialism

A philosophical stance asserting that physical matter is the only or most fundamental reality and that all being and processes can be explained as manifestations or results of matter.

Alexis de Tocqueville

A French political thinker and historian best known for his works "Democracy in America," exploring American political and social structures.

American Life

A reference to the lifestyle and cultural norms experienced by individuals living in the United States, which can vary widely across different regions and time periods.

Democracy

A form of government in which power is vested in the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.