Asked by Sophia Tiefenthaler on Sep 29, 2024
Blumer argued that contagion is more likely when group members display circular reactions rather than interpretative reactions.
Circular Reactions
Repetitive actions observed in developmental psychology, especially in infants, where a particular action leads to a result that encourages the infant to repeat the action.
Interpretative Reactions
Responses or interpretations by individuals or groups to events or situations, often influenced by their own experiences, attitudes, and beliefs.
- Acquire knowledge about theories related to the behavior of crowds and mob action dynamics.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about theories related to the behavior of crowds and mob action dynamics.