Sociologists refer to a form of dispersed collective behavior that occurs when a large number of people react with strong emotions and self-destructive behavior to a real or perceived threat as ___________.
A) gossip
B) rumor
C) a mass mob
D) mass hysteria

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Mass hysteria is a form of dispersed collective behavior where a large number of people react with strong emotions and self-destructive behavior to a real or perceived threat. Gossip and rumor refer to the spread of information or news, while "mass mob" is not a commonly recognized sociological term.

Sociologists Refer to a Form of Dispersed Collective Behavior That