Which Theorist Is Most Associated with Mass Hysteria Theory

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Multiple Choice

Which theorist is most associated with mass hysteria theory?

• A)Carl Couch
• B)Herbert Blumer
• C)Neil Smelser
• D)Gustave LeBon

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Definitions:

Walter Cannon

A physiologist known for coining the term "fight or flight response" and his work on homeostasis.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A biological response triggered by an apparent harmful occurrence, assault, or danger to one's continued existence.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Attempting to alleviate stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor and attending to emotional needs related to our stress reaction.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

Our tendency to form judgments (of sounds, of lights, of income) relative to a neutral level defined by our prior experience.