Which theoretical perspective credits individuals in crowds as behaving as rational thinkers and views crowds as engaging in purposeful behavior and collective action?

a. Emergent norm theory
b. Value-added theory
c. Assembling perspective
d. Cultural perspective


c. Assembling perspective

@ The assembling perspective credits individuals in crowds as behaving as rational thinkers and views crowds as engaging in purposeful behavior and collective action.

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