According to ________ norm theory, a crowd is at first without a norm to guide its behaviour. Then some unusual behaviour, such as being violent, may come about and become a norm for that crowd.

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Emergent norm theory suggests that in situations where existing social norms are not applicable, new norms emerge in response to the unique circumstances of the situation, such as in crowds where initially there is no clear behavioral norm.

According to ________ Norm Theory, a Crowd Is at First