Chapter 16 - Lesson 3 Homework

1.What is the definition of the term collective behavior?

• A large group of people who have many things in common acting toward a purpose.

• Spontaneous behavior of people who are responding to similar stimuli.

2.Which of the following is an example of collective behavior?

• People gathered on a sidewalk to watch street performers.

• Actors who are performing in a play.

3.Why is it difficult for sociologists to study collective behavior?

• The participants do not necessarily share norms.

• The behavior is usually spontaneous.

4.How are rumors different from urban legends?

• Rumors are true while urban legends are untrue.

• Rumors are stories of questionable truth while urban legends are moralistic tales.

5.Why do rumors impact collective behavior?

• Because they help people feel better about themselves.

• Because they touch on people's insecurities.

6.Which of the following is an example of a fad?

• silicon bracelets

• computers

7.According to convergence theory, what is the independent variable in crowd behavior?

• the desire of people with a common interest to come together

• the emotional response to others in the crowd

8.According to the four basic types of crowds, what type of crowd do you find at a rock music concert?

• a casual crowd

• an expressive crowd

9.A riot is ............

• an emotionally stimulated, disorderly crowd that is ready to use destructiveness and violence to achieve a common purpose.

• an episode of largely random destruction and violence carried out by a crowd.

10.How did the radio broadcast "Men from Mars" cause mass hysteria?

• Collective anxiety was created by the acceptance of false beliefs.

• Listeners reacted to real threats and fears.