The idea that a crowd can create a sense of invincibility in a person that allows her or him to yield to basic instincts she or he would normally not give in to is the central tenet of which of the following theories?
A) resource mobilization theory
B) political opportunities theory
C) biosocial theory
D) contagion theory

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The central tenet of contagion theory is that individuals in a crowd can lose their sense of individual self and moral constraints, leading them to act in ways they normally would not, often mimicking the behavior of those around them. This theory suggests that the crowd can exert a contagious influence, leading to a sense of invincibility and a lowering of inhibitions.

The Idea That a Crowd Can Create a Sense of Invincibility