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GROUP COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR
Collective V. Small Group
We just finished discussing small group interactions. Now we will compare what we know about small groups with bigger groups known as collectives
Collective V. Small Group
Collective Small Group
There is _____________ ____________ in a collective
Norms are not set and can be very fluid in a collective
Unity only lasts as long as the collective lasts
Interaction is clearly defined
There are roles, statuses and understood leadership in small groups
There is usually unity among members of a small group
A physical gathering of people
Group collective behavior
Types of group collectives
All involve groups of
people
Crowd
Mob
Riot
Crowds
Casual Crowd Conventional Crowd
Expressive Crowd Acting Crowd
Types of crowds
Non- Group Collectives
These collectives are not started by a group, but can quickly turn into a collective situation
PANICS Mass Hysteria Fashions Fads Rumors Myths and Urban Legends Public Opinion
Panics
Moral Panic
Mass Hysteria
Fashions
Fads
Rumors and Urban Legends
Public Opinions
Contagion Theory
Emergent Norm Theory
Value added Theory
Explaining Collective behavior
Contagion Theory
Main Points 1. The collective group feels powerful
and unstoppable 2. Emotions escalate rapidly and can
overwhelm the senses of those in the collective
3.Collective members become less aware of their actions
4. The collective acts as if controlled by one mind
Emergent Norm Theory
Refutes Contagion theory idea of one mind in collective
Theory believes that individuals inside the collective create a new set of norms that govern behavior
New norm is often set by one or two leaders
Value Added Theory
Created to predict collective behavior
Says that collective behavior is based on six traits
Each trait builds on the trait before it
Value added traits: Social Conduciveness Social Structure
Social Strain
Social conditions that stress people out
Generalized Beliefs
Stereotype that that has become internalized
Precipitating Factors
A dramatic emotional event that “proves” the generalized belief
Mobilization
Collective begins to riot
Resolution
Collective looses momentum or, powers disperse the collective
Bell work for 12-4-12 (no notes, you have five minutes!) What are the three sociological
explanations for collective behavior?
Summarize the first two sociological explanations for collective behavior.
What are the six traits of the third sociological explanation that we discussed?
Time is up!!
Human System ties between the Midwest and the Interior west
Steps for a bill to become a law starting in the H.O.R
Idea
Sponsor
Committee Full House
Goes to other house
(senate)
Sponsor Committee
Full House
President Signs or 2/3 of congress
votes