Collective Behavior: Understanding Group Dynamics and Social Movements

Question 1

Identify the type of collective behavior characterized by a sudden and widespread response to a perceived threat.

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Panic

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Rumor

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Social movement

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Mass hysteria

Question 2

According to emergent norm theory, what primarily guides collective behavior?

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Norms created spontaneously within the collective context

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Established social norms

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Government regulations

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Religious beliefs

Question 3

Within the field of sociology, the study of collective behavior is primarily associated with which subfield?

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Social psychology

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Cultural sociology

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Political sociology

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Economic sociology

Question 4

When studying collective behavior, some approaches focus solely on external factors like social media or economic conditions. What is a limitation of this perspective?

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It overlooks the influence of individual emotions, beliefs, and motivations.

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It fails to consider the historical context of a situation.

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It assumes that people in groups always make logical decisions.

Question 5

Within Smelser's Value-Added Theory, which is NOT considered a stage of collective behavior?

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Symbolic interaction

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Structural strain

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Generalized belief

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Mobilization for action

Question 6

Who proposed the emergent norm theory?

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Turner and Killian

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Smelser

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Le Bon

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Tarde

Question 7

Which of the following exemplifies a nativistic movement?

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The Ku Klux Klan

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The Black Lives Matter movement

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The American Civil Liberties Union

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The Tea Party movement

Question 8

What is the term for the process by which societal norms become internalized by individuals?

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Socialization

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Groupthink

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Social influence

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Deindividuation

Question 9

Which phenomenon is NOT considered a type of collective behavior?

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Social polarization

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Crowds

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Riots

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Fads

Question 10

According to Gustave Le Bon's theory of crowds, which characteristic is a defining feature?

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Anonymity and loss of individual identity

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Rationality and logical thinking

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Creativity and independent thought

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Orderliness and adherence to social norms

Question 11

Which theory explains the emergence of collective behavior by emphasizing the role of social norms?

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Emergent norm theory

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Value-added theory

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Social identity theory

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Cognitive dissonance theory

Question 12

Which of the following is an example that illustrates a fad?

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The widespread popularity of fidget spinners in 2017

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The rise of social media platforms

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The civil rights movement of the 1960s

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The global economic recession of 2008

Question 13

How does social media influence collective behavior? Consider both its potential benefits and drawbacks.

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Social media's impact on collective behavior is complex, involving both positive and negative effects.

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Social media only leads to negative collective behavior.

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Social media has no significant impact on collective behavior.

Question 14

How does collective behavior influence social change? Explain how different types of collective behavior can both promote and hinder societal transformations.

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Collective behavior can both drive and hinder social change.

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Collective behavior always has positive effects on social change.

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Collective behavior has no impact on social change.

Question 15

When seeking to effectively manage crowd behavior, which intervention strategy has been found to be most successful?

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Dispersal: Dividing the crowd into smaller groups

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Containment: Keeping the crowd confined to a limited area

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Negotiation: Engaging in dialogue to address crowd demands

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Violence: Using physical force to control the crowd

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of collective behavior?

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Organized institutions

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Crowds

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Masses

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Social movements

Question 17

Which theory of collective behavior emphasizes the role of collective identity in shaping collective action?

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Social identity theory

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Emergent norm theory

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Value-added theory

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Rational choice theory

Question 18

Which of the following is a key element of emergent norm theory?

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The idea that norms emerge spontaneously in response to a situation, without prior planning or organization

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The importance of social identity in shaping collective behavior

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The role of symbols and emotions in mobilizing collective action

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The tendency for individuals to act rationally in the pursuit of their own self-interests

Question 19

Which of the following events is an example of a social movement?

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A protest march for social change

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A riot

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A fashion trend

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A political campaign

Question 20

How has social media profoundly impacted collective behavior?

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Amplified its reach and dissemination speed.

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Reduced its scale and geographic spread.

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Left its formation and reach largely unchanged.

Question 21

Which type of collective behavior involves large, spontaneous gatherings of people focused on a specific event or issue?

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Crowd behavior

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Social movements

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Mass hysteria

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Riots

Question 22

According to Smelser's Value-Added Theory, which stage represents the culmination of a collective movement's development?

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Institutionalization

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Normalization

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Generalization

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Mobilization

Question 23

How does culture influence the way people behave in large groups?

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Culture provides shared values, norms, and beliefs that guide group behavior.

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Culture has little impact on how people act in groups.

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Culture only influences collective behavior in small, isolated communities.

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Culture's role in collective behavior is limited to spoken language.

Question 24

What is a limitation of using case studies to study collective behavior?

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Difficult to apply findings to other groups

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Provides in-depth data

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Researcher bias can influence results

Question 25

Which of the following is not considered a form of collective behavior?

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Institutions

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Crowds

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Masses

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Social movements

Question 26

Which factor is less likely to contribute to the emergence of collective behavior?

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Individual psychological traits

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Social unrest

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Economic inequality

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Government policies

Question 27

Which type of crowd is characterized by a shared sense of purpose and organization, often with a defined leadership structure?

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Acting crowd

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Expressive crowd

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Casual crowd

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Conventional crowd

Question 28

The concept of 'deindividuation' refers to the process in which individuals within a crowd:

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Become less self-conscious and more impulsive

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Become more self-conscious and inhibited

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Become more rational and logical

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Become more likely to conform to social norms

Question 29

Which of the following is a key characteristic of mass behavior?

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Highly emotional and impulsive

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Highly rational and organized

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Highly individualistic and isolated

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Highly collective and goal-oriented

Question 30

The concept of 'emergent norm' refers to:

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Norms that develop spontaneously within a group

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Norms that are explicitly stated and enforced by authorities

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Norms that are imposed from outside the group

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Norms that are universally accepted in society

Question 31

Clarified: Which of the following is a key difference between social movements and other forms of collective behavior?

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Social movements are more **long-lasting and organized** compared to other forms of collective behavior.

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Social movements involve **different types of participants** compared to other forms of collective behavior.

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Social movements have **different goals and objectives** compared to other forms of collective behavior.

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Social movements involve **different sizes and scopes** compared to other forms of collective behavior.

Question 32

Simplified: Which type of event is most likely to trigger collective behavior, according to Turner and Killian's Cascade Model?

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A breach of social norms

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Routine event

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Natural disaster

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Political rally

Question 33

Reformulated: Who proposed the idea of 'collective effervescence', describing a heightened sense of emotional connection and solidarity in certain collective gatherings?

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Émile Durkheim

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Max Weber

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George Herbert Mead

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Talcott Parsons

Question 34

Corrected: Which of the following is NOT considered a type of collective behavior?

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Planned behavior

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Rumors

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Crowds

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Panics

Question 35

Rephrased: Which factor is most likely to influence the occurrence of collective behavior?

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Social unrest

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Strong leadership

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Clear goals

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Small group size

Question 36

Simplified: Which characteristic describes a crowd?

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Temporary gathering of people

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Formal structure

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Clear purpose

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Long-term duration

Question 37

Clarified: Which type of collective behavior involves extreme fear and a desire to escape?

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Panic

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Fad

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Riot

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Rumor

Question 38

Rephrased: Which of the following is a potential outcome of collective behavior?

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Social change

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Economic growth

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Increased productivity

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Reduced crime rates

Question 39

Revised: Which strategy is effective in managing collective behavior?

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Developing a clear plan

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Ignoring the situation

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Using excessive force

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Blaming the media

Question 40

Which characteristic is essential to a social movement?

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Collective action towards a common goal

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Spontaneity and lack of planning

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Ephemeral existence

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Exclusively violent behavior

Question 41

Identify a factor that typically hinders the success of a social movement:

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Insufficient resources

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Shared ideology

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Clearly defined goals

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Effective leadership

Question 42

Consider the potential benefits of collective behavior. Which option is a likely positive outcome?

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Fostering social solidarity

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Erosion of individual identity

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Escalation of criminal activity

Question 43

Which defining attribute characterizes collective behavior?

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Emergence and spontaneity

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Individualistic and isolated

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Rational and logical

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Highly structured and organized

Question 44

Identify a factor that does not contribute to the development of collective behavior:

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Isolation

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Anomie

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Social unrest

Question 45

Which theory of collective behavior places emphasis on the spread of emotions and behaviors?

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Contagion Theory

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Value-Added Theory

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Resource Mobilization Theory

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Emergent Norm Theory

Question 46

Explain the role of rumors in collective behavior:

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Rumors disseminate information and shape beliefs

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Rumors invariably lead to violence

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Rumors are always accurate

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Rumors have no impact on collective behavior

Question 47

Which theory of social movements highlights the significance of resource acquisition?

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Resource Mobilization Theory

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New Social Movement Theory

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Deprivation Theory

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Political Process Theory

Question 48

Describe the key difference between a crowd and a mob:

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Mobs are more prone to engaging in violent behavior

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There is no distinction between a crowd and a mob

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Mobs tend to have clearer goals

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Crowds are larger in size than mobs

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a type of collective behavior?

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Planned behavior

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Riots

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Crowds

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Mass hysteria

Question 50

Which theory suggests that collective behavior is a result of the interaction of social norms and social control?

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Emergent norm theory

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Social exchange theory

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Value-added theory

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Social identity theory

Question 51

Which of the following is a characteristic of crowds?

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High levels of anonymity

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Formal organization

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Structured leadership

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Clear goals

Question 52

Which type of collective behavior is characterized by violent and destructive behavior?

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Riots

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Panic

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Crowds

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Mass hysteria

Question 53

Which of the following is a characteristic of panic?

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Irrational and impulsive behavior

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Structured organization

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Clear goals

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Calm and thoughtful decision-making

Question 54

Which theory suggests that collective behavior is a result of the spread of rumors and beliefs?

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Contagion theory

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Value-added theory

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Emergent norm theory