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What is a defining characteristic of collectives?
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?
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?
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?
What type of associations exist among members in collectives?
In a gathering, why are people usually together?
In a gathering, why are people usually together?
Which type of collective combines qualities of smaller groups with characteristics of larger crowds?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What did Reicher argue about crowd behavior in terms of identity?
According to Rosnow's 1980 theory, what is a function of rumors?
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?
In Gladwell's 'tipping point' analysis, which type of individuals help spread ideas rapidly?
