Contagion theory states that people in crowds
A)make their own rules as they go along.
B)carry a plan for their behavior into the crowd.
C)behave in surprisingly "normal' ways.
D)are taken over by a wave of emotion.

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Contagion theory suggests that individuals in a crowd can lose their sense of individual self and moral judgment, allowing their emotions and behaviors to be heavily influenced by the crowd around them, leading to a "wave of emotion" that dictates their actions.

Contagion Theory States That People in Crowds