How Does the Convergence Theory Differ from the Contagion Theory

Multiple Choice

How does the convergence theory differ from the contagion theory?

A) The convergence theory argues that a crowd influences an individual, while the contagion theory states that individuals affect a crowd.
B) The convergence theory argues that individuals react spontaneously to a situation, while the contagion theory states that individuals develop norms as a situation unfolds.
C) The convergence theory argues that individuals affect a crowd, while the contagion theory states that the crowd influences an individual.
D) The convergence theory argues that crowds consist of dissimilar individuals, while the contagion theory states that crowds consist of like-minded people.
E) The convergence theory argues that social norms shape crowd behavior, while the contagion theory states that crowds are always orderly and focused.