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a process through which patterns of social behavior, social relationships, social institutions, and systems of stratification are altered over time
social change
relatively spontaneous and noninstitutionalized responses by a large number of people to uncertain and problematic situations
collective behavior
organized, goal directed efforts by a large number of people to promote or resist change outside of established institutions
social movements
large numbers of people who interact briefly and superficially in the absence of clearly defined norms
collectivities
a large number of people in close enough proximity to interact and influence one another's behavior
crowd
large numbers of people widely dispersed
mass
people are not in the same locality, tey through a common source of information or communication medium they can indirectly influence one another
mass behavior
short term, frivilous, and unconventional collective behaviors that usually provide pleasure and involve only a small segment of the population
fads
relatively enduring styles and behaviors that enjoy widespread popularity, often in cycles
fashions
unconfirmed items or media reports that spread by word of mouth and cannot be verified
rumors
complex popular tales that often contain implicit warnings and messages
urban legends
widespread anxiety and the frantic reactions of large numbers of people to some perceived threat
mass hysteria