How Does Collective Behavior Differ from the Other Social Patterns

question 83

Essay

How does collective behavior differ from the other social patterns of interest to sociologists? What are the difficulties in studying collective behavior? What do you see as the special benefits of doing so?

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Definitions:

Nonromantic

Pertaining to relationships or interactions that do not involve romantic feelings or sexual attraction.

Opposite-sex

Refers to individuals of the two main biological sex categories, male and female, specifically in relation to each other.

Physical Assault

An act that inflicts bodily harm upon another person, often involving violence or force.

Arguments

A process or instance of presenting and debating reasons for or against a particular issue or idea.