Asked by Liliana Bucur on Sep 29, 2024

The man explains his intoxication at a sporting event by saying,"Everyone always drinks at these events;it's just the normal thing to do." His reaction is most consistent with a(n) ___ theory of collective behavior.

A) deindividuation
B) contagion
C) emergent norm
D) convergence
E) social identity

Emergent Norm Theory

A theory that suggests norms or behaviors emerge spontaneously in groups in response to shared emotions or events.

Collective Behavior

Behavior that is enacted by a group of people who are acting together, but not necessarily as a result of planning or coordination.

  • Explain the effects of environmental factors on collective behavior, including the impact of anonymity and group size.