While walking through the mall, Joe witnessed a large group of what seemed like regular shoppers simultaneously drop their bags and perform a synchronized dance, after which each person picked up his or her belongings and walked off like nothing had happened. Joe witnessed

A. a flash mob.
B. a social movement.
C. crowdsourcing.
D. a craze.


Answer: A

Sociology

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