Contagion theory states that collective behavior happens because people who think alike are drawn together true or false

The correct answer is FALSE.

Contagion theory describes the motivation behind collective behaviour.

It claims that a crowd can somehow generate a hypnotic impact on individuals, who may act differently, and even unreasonably, when they make a decision within a crowd, influenced by a collective will, than if they would face the same decision by themselves.

False.

Explanation:

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manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.