Sociologists reviewed a set of 20 introductory sociology textbooks and found several myths propagated therein. Which of the following is not one of these myths?

a. the myth of spontaneity in forming collective groups
b. the myth of suggestibility of people in crowds
c. the myth of irrationalty in all crowds
d. the myth of the overwhelming power of crowds
e. the myth of destructiveness


Ans: d

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