In the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake,relief was slow in coming and looting was commonplace.For those who were caught stealing other people's possessions,"mob justice" became an issue.This illustrates which theory?

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The situation described illustrates the emergent norm theory, which suggests that in the aftermath of a disaster, new norms and behaviors can emerge as people adapt to the new circumstances. In this case, "mob justice" became a new norm in response to the looting.

In the Aftermath of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake,relief Was Slow