Applying convergence theory in his study of a lynch mob, social psychologist Hadley Cantril found that __________.

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Convergence theory suggests that individuals with similar beliefs and values come together to form a group, and Hadley Cantril found that participants in a lynch mob shared traits that made them susceptible to joining even when they didn't know the target of the lynching. This supports the idea that convergence played a role in the formation of the group.

Applying Convergence Theory in His Study of a Lynch Mob