Which of the following statements about rumors is false?
A) Rumors are a form of mass behavior.
B) Rumors involve unsupported or unproven reports about something of concern.
C) Rumors are a form of crowd behavior.
D) Rumors may spread locally or spread more widely because of technology such as the Internet.

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This statement is false because rumors are not necessarily a form of crowd behavior. Rumors can spread through various channels, including social media and gossip among small groups of people, without necessarily involving a larger crowd or mass gathering.

Which of the Following Statements About Rumors Is False