Convergence theory asserts that crowds are highly suggestible and out of control.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Contagion theory asserts that crowds are highly suggestible and out of control. In contrast, convergence theory proposes that crowds consist of like-minded people who deliberately assemble in a place to pursue a common goal. See 16-1: Collective Behavior
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A) United States B) Greece C) Russia D) France
_______, or having more than one spouse, is culturally accepted in many parts of the world
a. Monogamy b. Cohabitation c. Serial monogamy. d. Polygamy
The Shaker Society in North America, in the interest of religious piety, did which of the following?
a. allowed all forms of homosexual behavior b. only allowed limited bisexual behavior c. attempted to curtail heterosexuality in favor of celibacy d. allowed heterosexuality and homosexuality
Which of the following is the core belief of positivism?
A. Society is shaped by capitalism. B. Truth is found in religious faith. C. People must do the best for the greater good. D. Knowledge must be based on evidence.