Question

What do contagion and convergence theories say about crowd behavior?

Answer 1

Convergence Theory. Whereas the contagion theory states that crowds cause people to act in a certain way, convergence theory says the opposite. People who want to act in a certain way intentionally come together to form crowds. ... As a result, individuals rarely act out alone.

Answer 2

Convergence Theory. Whereas the contagion theory states that crowds cause people to act in a certain way, convergence theory says the opposite. People who want to act in a certain way intentionally come together to form crowds. ... As a result, individuals rarely act out alone.