
Understanding Riots and Crowd Psychology
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What often serves as a catalyst for riots to begin?
A change in government
A significant event or incident
A peaceful protest
An economic downturn
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do some individuals in a crowd decide to initiate violence during a protest?
By assessing the crowd's size and mood
By following police instructions
By waiting for media coverage
By consulting with protest leaders
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the concept of deindividuation in the context of riots?
An increase in peaceful behavior
A heightened sense of individual responsibility
A loss of personal identity and moral code
A focus on personal safety
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about rioters' behavior?
They are always peaceful
They are unaware of their actions
They act with a strong sense of group identity
They are always mindless and destructive
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one suggested method to prevent riots from occurring?
Increasing police presence
Engaging in regular community dialogue
Implementing stricter laws
Reducing media coverage
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