Question 1

___________crowds are collectivities so intensely focused on a specific purpose or object that they may erupt into violent or destructive behavior.

Accepted Answer

Acting crowds are those that are intensely focused on a specific purpose or object, and this intense focus can sometimes lead to violent or destructive behavior. This differentiates them from other types of crowds, such as protest (focused on expressing disapproval), expressive (focused on the expression of an emotion), and conventional (gathered for a specific, often routine event) crowds.

Question 2

People in line to buy tickets for a concert and the audience in a movie theater are both examples of a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A crowd is a large group of people who are together in one place, which fits the description of people in line for a concert and an audience in a movie theater.

Question 3

Many credit Rachel Carson's book ___________as a stimulus for collective behavior geared toward environmental concerns.

Accepted Answer

Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" is widely credited with sparking the modern environmental movement in the United States. It brought attention to the negative effects of pesticides on the environment and human health, leading to public outcry and ultimately the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Question 4

A(n) ___________is a number of people who share an interest in a specific idea or issue but who are not in one another's immediate vicinity.

Accepted Answer

A mass refers to a large number of people or things that are grouped together. This would be the most appropriate choice for a large group of people who share a common interest but are dispersed geographically.

B) Category refers to a group of things or people that share a common characteristic or quality, but it does not necessarily imply a shared interest or issue.
 
C) Crowd refers to a group of people who are physically gathered in one place, which would not fit the description of a dispersed group.

D) Aggregate refers to a collection of things or people that are brought together, but it does not imply a shared interest or issue.

Question 5

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___________ .

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Students gathered at a college lecture are an example of a(n) ___________crowd. The event has a preestablished schedule and norms so that interaction is likely. The crowd is essential to the event.

Accepted Answer

This is a conventional crowd because it is gathered in a planned and organized manner, with a preestablished schedule and norms that are essential to the event. Interaction is expected and encouraged, making it likely that individuals in the crowd will communicate with each other.

Question 7

A(n)___________ is a relatively large number of people who are in one another's immediate vicinity.

Accepted Answer

The term "crowd" best describes a relatively large number of people who are in one another's immediate vicinity. A mass typically refers to a large physical body or quantity, while an aggregate refers to a collection of individuals or things that are grouped together based on specific characteristics or criteria. A category refers to a classification or grouping based on shared characteristics or attributes, but does not necessarily imply physical proximity.

Question 8

A(n) ___________is a highly emotional crowd whose members engage in, or are ready to engage in, violence against a specific target (such as a person, a category of people, or physical property).

Accepted Answer

The definition provided fits the characteristics of a mob, which is a specific type of collectivity that is highly emotional and prone to violence towards a particular target. A riot is a type of collective behavior that involves violent and destructive actions without a specific target or purpose, while an aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who happen to be in the same place at the same time, without necessarily interacting with each other or sharing a common purpose.

Question 9

People in a shopping mall or on a city bus are examples of___________ crowds.

Accepted Answer

Casual crowds are those where people are in the same place at the same time but without any significant interaction or common purpose, such as in shopping malls or on city buses.

Question 10

Love Canal residents were engaging in___________ behavior when they called attention to their problems with the chemical dump site by staging a protest in which they "burned in effigy" the governor and the health commissioner to emphasize their displeasure with the lack of response from these public officials.

Accepted Answer

The actions of the Love Canal residents can be classified as "mob" behavior, as they were a group of people who were reacting to a perceived problem and staging a public protest to express their dissatisfaction with government officials. While their actions may have been confrontational or aggressive, they did not escalate to the level of a riot, and while they were a group of people, they were not necessarily organized in a structured or cohesive way, which would rule out the use of the term "aggregate." The term "nuclear" is not applicable to this situation.

Question 11

Collective behavior tends to be___________ .

Accepted Answer

Collective behavior is often characterized by unstructured and spontaneous actions, with individuals coming together without a predetermined structure or hierarchy.

Question 12

___________is voluntary, often spontaneous activity that is engaged in by a large number of people and typically violates dominant-group norms and values.

Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes collective behavior.

Question 13

___________crowds provide opportunities for the display of some strong emotion (such as joy, excitement, or grief). People release their pent-up emotions in conjunction with other persons experiencing similar emotions.

Accepted Answer

Expressive crowds are characterized by strong emotions being released, often in conjunction with others feeling the same way. This can include joy, excitement, grief, and other similar emotions. Protest crowds may also experience strong emotions, but they are focused on a specific issue or demand for change rather than simply expressing emotions. Acting crowds and conventional crowds do not typically involve the release of strong emotions as a defining characteristic.

Question 14

Facebook friends and people following someone on Twitter are examples of technology used to create a(n) __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Facebook friends and people following someone on...

Question 15

Mobs, riots, and panics are all examples of___________ crowds.

Accepted Answer

Acting crowds are characterized by intense emotions and a strong focus on a specific goal or action. Mobs, riots, and panics are all examples of acting crowds, as they involve a large group of individuals who are united in their pursuit of a common goal or objective. Casual crowds, on the other hand, are more loosely organized and do not have a specific purpose or goal in mind. Expressive crowds are focused more on a shared emotional experience, such as a concert or sporting event. Conventional crowds are organized around a specific social or cultural event or tradition, such as a parade or festival.

Question 16

Collective behavior occurs as a result of some common influence or stimulus that produces a response from a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

Collective behavior is a term used to describe the spontaneous and unstructured behavior of a group of people responding to a common influence or stimulus. This behavior can take many forms, such as riots, panics, protests, and fads, and is typically characterized by a lack of organization or leadership. The individuals in the collectivity are united by a common goal, emotion, belief or interest, and the behavior emerges as a result of their shared response to the stimulus. The other choices (administrative organization, human service institution, bureaucracy) are not relevant to understanding collective behavior.

Question 17

Worshipers at religious revival services and revelers assembled on New Year's Eve at Times Square in New York are examples of a(n) ___________crowd.

Accepted Answer

The description of these crowds as "worshipers" and "revelers" suggests that they are expressive crowds, meaning that they come together to share emotions and experiences.

Question 18

A(n)___________ is violent crowd behavior that is fueled by deep-seated emotions but not directed at one specific target.

Accepted Answer

A riot is characterized by violent group behavior that is not directed at a specific target, but rather fueled by deep-seated emotions such as anger or frustration. In contrast, a mob may be violent but is typically directed at a particular target or individual, while a collectivity refers to a group of people who are physically in the same place but may not necessarily be behaving in a coordinated or violent manner. An aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who have something in common but may not necessarily be in the same physical location.

Question 19

___________crowds are made up of people who come together for a scheduled event and thus share a common focus.

Accepted Answer

Conventional crowds are made up of people who come together for a scheduled event, such as a concert or sporting event, and thus share a common focus.

Question 20

___________crowds are relatively large gatherings of people who happen to be in the same place at the same time; if they interact at all, it is only briefly.

Accepted Answer

Casual crowds are defined as relatively large gatherings of people who happen to be in the same place at the same time, but if they interact at all, it is only briefly.

Quiz 16: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change