Which of the following statements is true of emergent norm theory?
A. It argues that people are spontaneously infected with the emotions of others.
B. It posits that crowd members develop norms as an unusual situation unfolds.
C. It explains why many crowds are disorderly and mob-like.
D. It explains which norms emerge, why, and how they differ in crowds.
E. It explains why some participants conform to emergent norms while others ignore them.
Answer: B
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