Collective Behavior Quiz

What is collective behavior?

• Individual behavior in response to a particular event or situation

• Planned and organized behavior of a group of people in response to a particular event or situation

• Behavior of a single person in response to a particular event or situation

• Spontaneous and unstructured behavior of a group of people in response to a particular event or situation

What are the key characteristics of collective behavior?

• Individualistic, structured, formal

• Controlled, regulated, orderly

• Spontaneity, unpredictability, lack of formal organization

• Planned, predictable, highly organized

Explain the concept of crowd behavior.

• Crowd behavior is always predictable and follows a logical pattern.

• Crowd behavior is solely determined by the rational decision-making of each individual.

• The behavior of individuals is not influenced by the presence and behavior of others in a crowd.

• Actions and reactions of individuals in a group or crowd, influenced by the presence and behavior of others.

Discuss the different types of crowds.

• Small, medium, large, and extra-large crowds

• Morning, afternoon, evening, and night crowds

• Happy, sad, angry, and confused crowds

• Casual, conventional, expressive, and acting crowds

What is meant by the term 'mass hysteria'?

• A situation in which a group of people experiences extreme happiness and joy

• A situation in which a group of people experiences a collective sense of calm and rational behavior

• A situation in which a group of people experiences a collective sense of boredom and indifference

• A situation in which a group of people experiences a collective delusion or irrational behavior.

Explain the concept of 'collective action'.

• Efforts of a group of individuals working together to achieve a common goal or address a shared issue

• The concept of individualism and self-reliance

• Efforts of a group of individuals working against each other

• Individuals working separately to achieve a common goal

Discuss the role of social media in influencing collective behavior.

• Social media influences collective behavior by shaping opinions, spreading information rapidly, and mobilizing groups for social or political causes.

• Collective behavior is only influenced by traditional media

• Social media has no impact on collective behavior

• Social media only influences individual behavior, not collective behavior

What are the factors that contribute to the emergence of collective behavior?

• Government regulations, economic factors, and technological advancements

• Lack of communication, social isolation, and personal preferences

• Social norms, group dynamics, shared beliefs, and external stimuli

• Individualism, personal beliefs, and internal stimuli

Explain the concept of 'contagion theory' in collective behavior.

• Contagion theory suggests that individuals in a crowd are immune to the influence of others and act independently.

• Individuals in a crowd can be influenced by the emotions and behaviors of those around them, leading to the rapid spread of emotions or behaviors within the group.

• Contagion theory refers to the belief that collective behavior is always rational and well-thought-out.

• Contagion theory is the idea that diseases can only be spread through physical contact.

Discuss the impact of collective behavior on society.

• It has no impact on society

• It is always controlled and predictable

• It can lead to social change and destructive behavior.

• It only leads to positive outcomes