Zombie movies and television shows that depict masses of people fleeing in panic represent which of the following myths, and what does evidence actually reveal?

a. The myth of rational crowds; in actuality, crowds respond in highly irrational and
violent ways.
b. The myth of crowd anonymity; in actuality, crowds are made up of people with
divergent political beliefs.
c. The myth of crowd panic responses; in actuality, crowds tend to respond with
politeness and conventional behavior.
d. The myth of crowd unanimity; in actuality, crowds are made up of people who
know each other.


Answer: C

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