Understanding Characteristics of Collectives

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What is a defining characteristic of collectives?

Strong associations among members

Small size

Short duration

Similarities in action and outlook (correct)

In the context of queues, what norm is mostly enforced according to Milgram's studies?

Last come, last serve norm

First come, first serve norm (correct)

Multiple serving norm

Random selection norm

What differentiates a mob from a crowd?

Crowds are emotionally charged

Mob actions are always predictable

Mobs are highly mobile (correct)

Crowds share a common focus

What type of associations exist among members in collectives?

Weak associations Signup and view all the answers

In a gathering, why are people usually together?

To achieve a common goal Signup and view all the answers

Which type of collective combines qualities of smaller groups with characteristics of larger crowds?

Gatherings Signup and view all the answers

What type of panics occur when large numbers of people face a situation of scarcity?

Acquisitive panics Signup and view all the answers

In crowd management techniques, why is it recommended to create entrances smaller than exits?

To prevent high crowd density Signup and view all the answers

According to Reicher's social identity model of deindividuation, why do members of collectives display the actions expected of a prototypical member?

Because they identify with the collective Signup and view all the answers

What did Reicher argue about crowd behavior in terms of identity?

People act based on their group identity in crowds Signup and view all the answers

According to Rosnow's 1980 theory, what is a function of rumors?

Reduce anxiety Signup and view all the answers

In Gladwell's 'tipping point' analysis, which type of individuals help spread ideas rapidly?

Connectors, mavens, salespeople Signup and view all the answers

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What is a defining characteristic of collectives?

In the context of queues, what norm is mostly enforced according to Milgram's studies?

What differentiates a mob from a crowd?

What type of associations exist among members in collectives?

In a gathering, why are people usually together?

Which type of collective combines qualities of smaller groups with characteristics of larger crowds?

What type of panics occur when large numbers of people face a situation of scarcity?

In crowd management techniques, why is it recommended to create entrances smaller than exits?

According to Reicher's social identity model of deindividuation, why do members of collectives display the actions expected of a prototypical member?

What did Reicher argue about crowd behavior in terms of identity?

According to Rosnow's 1980 theory, what is a function of rumors?

In Gladwell's 'tipping point' analysis, which type of individuals help spread ideas rapidly?

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