Richard Berk hypothesized the likelihood of being involved in crowd behavior will increase as more rewards are anticipated with fewer costs. This is what Berk called ________.
A) a minimax strategy
B) the norm of reciprocity
C) the norm of social approval
D) ego-involved behavior

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Berk's hypothesis is known as the minimax strategy, which means that individuals are more likely to engage in crowd behavior if they anticipate a high reward with minimal costs. This concept is often used in game theory and decision-making strategies. The other options, norm of reciprocity and norm of social approval, are related to social norms and behavior, while ego-involved behavior implies a personal motivation for participating in certain behaviors, but they are not specifically related to the cost-benefit analysis of crowd behavior.

Richard Berk Hypothesized the Likelihood of Being Involved in Crowd