Collective behavior

Collective Behaviour

Behavior emerging from a group, often bypassing societal norms, such as lynching.

Riots

Violent crowd behavior directed at individuals and property, driven by a sense of injustice.

Rumours

Unverified information passed among people, thriving on similarity.

Panic

A state of overwhelming fear that impairs normal functioning, often leading to irrational actions.

Mass Hysteria

An imagined threat causing physical symptoms among a large group of people.

Moral Panics

Public anxiety about perceived threats to societal norms, often fueled by misinformation.

Fashion

A durable pattern of behavior that garners attention over an extended period, unlike a fad.

Urban Legend

A popular story with ironic twists that sounds realistic but is false.

Collective Minds

The phenomenon where individuals in a crowd feel anonymity, reducing personal responsibility.

Minimax Strategy Theory

A model proposing individuals aim to minimize costs and maximize rewards in their actions.

Emergent Norm Theory

The idea that new social norms develop in response to disruptions or new situations.

Proactive Social Movement

An organized effort aiming to create or promote social change.

Reactive Social Movement

A movement that arises in response to perceived threats from changing social conditions.

Relative Deprivation

The feeling of being entitled to something when comparing oneself to a standard.

Declining Privilege Theory

Focus on individuals who join movements to protect their diminishing social status and power.

Global Connectivity

The ability of social media to connect individuals across the world for a common cause.

Rapid Information Sharing

The swift dissemination of information through social media, aiding activism.

Amplification of Voices

Social media's role in giving a platform to marginalized voices in social movements.

Clicktivism

A form of activism involving online engagement that can substitute for offline actions.