Herd Behavior: CommonLit.com

Where does the term "herd Behavior" come from?

• Human behavior during tests and quizzes.

• Schools of fish being caught.

• Animal behavior during dangerous situations.

• A hearing test given when you enter school.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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 we would like to think.

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During stressful situations, people’s actions are driven by​ (a)   rather than by thinking through a situation.​

• emotions
• needs
• habits
• hunger

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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

• It remains the same.

• It grows stronger.

• It grows weaker.

• It shuts down.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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A fire in a building often causes herd behavior, with people often suspending their ​ (a)   reasoning and fleeing together in a pack.

• individual
• herd
• panic
• join

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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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.

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

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

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

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CCSS.RI.6.7

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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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According to the article, herding behavior can be seen in groups of destructive fans during sporting events.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The article provides some useful strategies to avoid getting caught up in herding behavior.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Crowds that gather because of a grievance or protest can involve herding behavior that becomes ​ (a)   .

• violent
• calm
• cheerful
• organized

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4