Herd Behavior and Individuality Quiz

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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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Summarize in 4-5 sentences how herd behavior affects individuals. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2