Sociology Quiz on Crowd Behavior

Which of the following is / are example(s) of a conventional crowd? (There is 1 or more)

• People at a concert

• People at a protest

• People at a movie

• People at a sports event

Answer explanation

A conventional crowd is characterized by people gathered for a specific purpose, such as entertainment or sports. Therefore, 'People at a concert', 'People at a movie', and 'People at a sports event' are examples of conventional crowds.

Which type of crowd eagerly gathers to show and share their emotions, such as at a political rally or a religious revival?

• Casual crowd

• Conventional crowd

• Expressive crowd

• Acting crowd

Answer explanation

An expressive crowd gathers to openly display and share emotions, often seen at political rallies or religious revivals, making 'expressive crowd' the correct choice.

Which group was involved in riots during the early 20th century in the U.S., and in the riots that hit many Northern cities and Los Angeles in the 1960s?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• European immigrants

• Asian immigrants

Answer explanation

African Americans were significantly involved in riots during the early 20th century and the civil unrest in Northern cities and Los Angeles in the 1960s, driven by racial tensions and social injustices.

Which type of crowd is associated with events like Mardi Gras?

• Casual crowd

• Conventional crowd

• Expressive crowd

• Acting crowd

Answer explanation

Mardi Gras is characterized by vibrant celebrations and emotional expressions, making it an example of an expressive crowd. This type of crowd is focused on shared feelings and experiences, unlike casual or conventional crowds.

What did sociologists find about the participants who were involved in the urban riots of the 1960s in the USA?

• They were mostly wealthy individuals

• They were fairly typical of the average resident

• They were all political activists

• They were mostly foreigners

Answer explanation

Sociologists found that the participants in the 1960s urban riots were fairly typical of the average resident, indicating that the riots were not solely driven by wealthy individuals, political activists, or foreigners.

What was the main argument against the "scum of the earth" view?

• Rioters were actually wealthy

• Rioters were typical community members

• Rioters were all criminals

• Rioters were from another country

Answer explanation

The main argument against the "scum of the earth" view is that rioters were typical community members, suggesting they were not inherently criminal or different from the general population, but rather part of the societal fabric.

How did many sociologists view the rioters who participated in the race riots of the 1960s?

• They were seen as heroes

• They were seen as typical citizens

• They were seen as the "scum of the earth"

• They were seen as political leaders

Answer explanation

Many sociologists viewed the rioters of the 1960s as the 'scum of the earth' due to their actions during the race riots, reflecting a negative perception of the violence and chaos associated with these events.

The new research into the 1960s race riots challenged the "scum of the earth" view. What characteristics of the rioters are found below?

• Most rioters were average people

• Most had no criminal convictions

• They were protesting against extreme poverty

• Most had psychological issues

Answer explanation

The research revealed that most rioters were average people, had no criminal convictions, and were protesting against extreme poverty, challenging the negative stereotypes associated with them.

What type of disaster would qualify as being described as "localized" in the text?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• A ship sinking

• Tornadoes

Answer explanation

A ship sinking is a localized disaster, affecting a specific area, unlike earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes, which can impact larger regions. Thus, it qualifies as the correct answer.

How do people generally behave after a disaster, according to the text?

• With panic and terror

• With calm and cooperation

• With indifference

• With aggression

Answer explanation

According to the text, people generally respond to disasters with calm and cooperation, helping each other rather than succumbing to panic or aggression. This highlights the resilience and solidarity often seen in such situations.