Collective behavior occurs as a result of some common influence or stimulus that produces a response from a/an __________, which is a number of people who act together and may mutually transcend, bypass, or subvert established institutional patterns and structures.

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Collective behavior refers to a group of individuals, known as a collectivity, who act together in response to a common influence or stimulus. This group may not follow established patterns or structures and may behave in ways that are outside of societal norms. While social movements may fall under the category of collective behavior, it is a more specific term referring to an organized and ongoing effort to bring about social or political change.

Collective Behavior Occurs as a Result of Some Common Influence