Herd Behavior

What is the term 'herd behavior' used to describe?

• The tendency of individuals to think and act as a group

• The behavior of animals in herds

• The irrational actions of people in dangerous situations

• The movement and behavior of a unit

Where can human herd behavior be observed?

• Large-scale demonstrations, riots, and strikes

• Religious gatherings and sports events

• Outbreaks of mob violence

• All of the above

What is an example of herd behavior in a crisis situation?

• People suspending their individual reasoning and fleeing together in a pack

• People attempting to move faster than normal

• People copying the actions of others

• All of the above

What is an example of herd behavior in the stock market?

• Mass frenzy of buying (bubbles)

• Mass frenzy of selling (crashes)

• Individuals driven by emotion to 'join the crowd'

• All of the above

What can happen in dense public crowds or mobs?

• A 'group mind' can overtake a mob and embolden people to act violently

• Situations are more likely to become violent

• People may engage in unruly or destructive behavior

• All of the above

What is an example of sports-related herding behavior and violence?

• Football hooliganism prevalent in Europe in the 1980s

• Overzealous fans engaging in unruly or destructive behavior

• People being badly injured or killed

• All of the above

How did Adolf Hitler take advantage of herd behavior psychology?

• By planting undercover German officers in the crowds at his speeches

• By having officers enthusiastically cheer for him

• By making it seem as if the entire crowd supported him

• All of the above

In what situations does herd behavior influence people's everyday decisions?

• When choosing a crowded restaurant over an empty one

• When following a crowd rather than carving out an individual path

• In many situations

• All of the above