Which of the following is a difference between convergence theory and contagion theory?

A. Convergence theory argues that a crowd influences an individual, while contagion theory states that individuals affect a crowd.
B. Convergence theory argues that individuals react spontaneously to a situation, while contagion theory states that individuals develop norms as a situation unfolds.
C. Convergence theory argues that individuals affect a crowd, while contagion theory states that the crowd affects an individual.
D. Convergence theory argues that crowds consist of dissimilar individuals, while contagion theory states that crowds consist of like-minded people.
E. Convergence theory argues that social norms shape crowd behavior, while contagion theory states that crowds are always orderly and focused.


Answer: C

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