Sociologists moved away from the term "collective behavior" to the new term "collective action" because:

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The term collective action is preferred over collective behavior because it implies a greater consciousness of self, suggests a higher level of rationality, and emphasizes the deliberate, intentional nature of group action. The term behavior, on the other hand, suggests a relatively low level of consciousness and agency, and implies a degree of randomness or unpredictability in group activity. Therefore, the best choice is D - all of these choices.

Sociologists Moved Away from the Term "Collective Behavior" to the New