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Herd Behavior

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7th Grade

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Herd Behavior
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best summarizes the central idea of the text

The actions of a large group can greatly influence an individual's actions.

Herd behavior suggests that there are limits to human beings' free will.

Crowds always become violent and chaotic when individuals begin to panic.

Even when acting alone, humans are not as advanced as e would like to think.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. According to this article, what happens to a person's sense of individuality when they follow a larger group?

It shuts down.

It grows weaker.

It grows stronger.

It remains the same.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the relationship between the stock market and herd behavior?

Stock market employees work in a constant state of anxiety, much like herd animals.

Stock market bubbles and crashes are sometimes caused by herd behavior but are most often caused by fear.

Herd behavior contributes to stock market changes because it compels stockbrokers to act on emotion rather than reason.

Both herd behavior and the stock market are motivated mainly by greed, which prevents people from using logic and reason.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author likely include the final section titled "Everyday Decision-Making" in the article?

to show how herd behavior can affect us daily.

to show that herd behavior also occurs in smaller groups

to demonstrate how herd behavior allows individuals to avoid risks.

to acknowledge that herd behavior is a problem that everyone faces.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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