Alan is part of a group protesting the reductions in student financial aid at Boston University. He is presently a junior and is protesting because without financial aid, he cannot complete his degree. Based on Turner and Killian's identification of the type of people who participate in collective behavior, Alan would be considered a(n) ________.
A) curious spectator
B) exploiter of the situation
C) insecure participant
D) ego-involved participant

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Turner and Killian's identification of the type of people who participate in collective behavior states that ego-involved participants are those who have a personal stake or interest in the issue at hand. Alan's participation in the protest is driven by the fact that he cannot complete his degree without financial aid. Therefore, he would be considered as an ego-involved participant.

Alan Is Part of a Group Protesting the Reductions in Student