A university street party is getting out of hand as several intoxicated revellers start fires and challenge the police.A small group of local youth believe that the chaos may create the perfect environment for them to loot homes on the street where the party is taking place.Which term refers to the behaviour of these youth?
A) contagion
B) convergence
C) emerging norm
D) value-added process

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Convergence refers to the coming together of like-minded individuals who engage in similar behavior. In this case, the small group of local youth are converging with the intoxicated revellers who are engaging in destructive behavior, thus creating an environment that may be conducive for looting.

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