Carl participated in a protest against police brutality.During the protest, few members of the group started vandalizing public property.Carl, who is usually calm and controlled, also joined the others in vandalizing the property.In this scenario, which of the following theories supports Carl's behavior?
A)
Contagion theory
B) Convergence theory
C) Emergent norm theory
D) Structural strain theory
E) Value-added theory

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Contagion theory suggests that individuals in a crowd can be influenced by the emotions and behaviors of others, leading them to act in ways they normally wouldn't. Carl's behavior aligns with this theory as he was influenced by the group's actions during the protest.

Carl Participated in a Protest Against Police Brutality