During the 1992 “Rodney King riot,” what did the actual behavior of Black bystanders reveal about rumors?
a. During the riots, African American mobs attacked any White person they
encountered, revealing how rumors are often accurate.
b. Rumors often create an inaccurate explanation for collective behavior. During the
riots, Black bystanders helped White motorists who were stranded in the riot area.
c. During the riots, police officers shot any African American they saw, and Black
bystanders responded by attacking White motorists, proving that rumors of crowd
retaliations were true.
d. The rumor was that Black bystanders were helping White motorists, thus
emphasizing how rumors are often accurate explanations for collective behavior.
Answer: B
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