Where does the term "herd behavior" come from?

• the behavior of animals in herds, particularly when one of them is pregnant

• the behavior of animals in herds, particularly when they are in a dangerous situation such as escaping a predator

• the behavior of people in groups, particularly when they are in a dangerous situation such as escaping a natural disaster

• the behavior of people in groups, particularly when they are trying to buy something

Where can human herd behavior be observed at?

• large-scale demonstrations

• riots, strikes, outbreaks of mob violence

• sports events

• eligious gatherings

According to the 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.

What will people in a crisis that requires escape do?

• move faster than normal, copy the actions of others, interact physically with each other, and focus on alternative strategies

• move faster than normal, copy the actions of others, interact emotionally with each other, and ignore alternative strategies

• move slower than normal, copy the actions of others, interact physically with each other, and ignore alternative strategies

• move faster than normal, copy the actions of others, interact physically with each other, and ignore alternative strategies

What is/are commonly cited example(s) of human herd behavior?

• the phenomenon of stock market bubbles

• people escaping when there is a fire in a building

• people buying clothes at clothing stores

How do observers see these stock market trends as examples of herding behavior ?

• because individuals are driven by reason rather than emotion to “leave the crowd”; greed drives mass selling frenzies, and fear drives crashes

• because individuals are driven by reason rather than emotion to “leave the crowd”

• because individuals are driven by emotion rather than reason to “join the crowd”; greed drives mass buying frenzies, and fear drives crashes

• because individuals are driven by reason rather than emotion to “join the crowd”

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.

A “group mind” can overtake a mob and embolden people.

• True, a “group mind” can overtake a mob and embolden people to act in ways they would not individually.

• False, a “group mind” can't overtake a mob and embolden people. It's all up to an individual mind.

What happened in the football hooliganism prevalent in Europe in the 1980s?

• Overzealous fans of football teams engaged in unruly and destructive behavior in the name of supporting their team and intimidating the rival team

• Members of both teams get into a fight due to a referee's decision

• Many fans left early when the two teams played unenthusiastically

• A player had a heart attack on the field and many fans swarmed down to take pictures, causing a commotion

Adolf Hitler never purposefully took advantage of herd behavior psychology.

• True, he only did his speech normally and the entire crowd supported him.

• False, he planted a significant number of undercover German officers in the crowds at his speeches. These officers would enthusiastically cheer for Hitler, and the rest of the crowd followed suit.