Contagion theory states that people in crowds
A) make their own rules as they go along.
B) carry a plan for their behaviour into the crowd.
C) behave in surprisingly "normal" ways.
D) are taken over by the spreading emotions of the crowd.

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Contagion theory suggests that people in crowds can be swept up in the emotional energy and collective behavior of the group, leading to a loss of individuality and a tendency to act in ways they might not normally behave. This aligns with choice D, "are taken over by the spreading emotions of the crowd."

Contagion Theory States That People in Crowds