"An agglomeration of men presents new characteristics very different from those of the individuals composing it. The sentiments and ideas of all the persons in the gathering take one and the same direction, and their conscious personality vanishes. A collective mind is formed, doubtless transitory, but presenting very clearly defined characteristics. The gathering has thus become what, in the absence of a better expression, I will call an organized crowd. . . . It forms a single being . . ." Which theory describes this quote?
A) public goods dilemma
B) tragedy of the commons
C) mass society theory
D) contagion theory
E) emergent norm theory

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The quote describes the concept of contagion theory, which suggests that in a crowd, people tend to lose their individual self and their personal consciousness, adopting the collective behavior or mindset of the crowd. This theory emphasizes the idea of a 'collective mind' that emerges within crowds, leading individuals to act in ways they might not typically do on their own.

"An Agglomeration of Men Presents New Characteristics Very Different from Those