According to Neil Smelser, the First Necessary Precondition for Collective

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to Neil Smelser, the first necessary precondition for collective behavior is

• A) structural conduciveness.
• B) structural strain.
• C) the growth of a generalized belief.
• D) a precipitating factor.

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Definitions:

Natural Environment Type Phobias

Fears associated with objects or situations in the natural environment, such as heights, water, or animals.

Situational Type Phobias

Phobias that are triggered by specific situations or environments, such as flying, heights, or enclosed spaces.

Animal-type Phobias

Specific phobias that involve an irrational and disproportionate fear of certain animals or insects.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.