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Comparison of Crowd Behavior in Different Social Contexts
Social context heavily influences crowd behavior, as illustrated by contrasting an auditorium audience with a concert crowd. An audience in an auditorium (Photograph A) typically adheres to norms of being seated and quiet, creating a context where informational influence might occur in an ambiguous event. Conversely, a concert crowd (Photograph B) often engages in high-energy, participatory behaviors like crowd surfing, conforming to norms of excitement and collective expression characteristic of that specific event.
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