How Does the Convergence Theory Differ from the Contagion Theory

question 47

Multiple Choice

How does the convergence theory differ from the contagion theory?

• A) The convergence theory argues that a crowd influences an individual, while the contagion theory states that individuals affect a crowd.
• B) The convergence theory argues that individuals react spontaneously to a situation, while the contagion theory states that individuals develop norms as a situation unfolds.
• C) The convergence theory argues that individuals affect a crowd, while the contagion theory states that the crowd influences an individual.
• D) The convergence theory argues that crowds consist of dissimilar individuals, while the contagion theory states that crowds consist of like-minded people.
• E) The convergence theory argues that social norms shape crowd behavior, while the contagion theory states that crowds are always orderly and focused.

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