Sociologist John Lofland states that different forms of collective behavior can be distinguished by the feelings that are expressed and perceived. He terms these the___________ .
A) aggregate opinion
B) mass point of view
C) dominant emotion
D) prominent feeling

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According to John Lofland, the different forms of collective behavior can be distinguished by the dominant emotion that is expressed and perceived by the group members. This dominant emotion is the underlying feeling that motivates the behavior of the group. Therefore, choice C) prominent feeling is not specific enough, and choices A) aggregate opinion and B) mass point of view are not relevant to Lofland's theory.

Sociologist John Lofland States That Different Forms of Collective Behavior