Herd Behavior: First Read + March 11, 2025

Warm-Up: What is the primary definition of the word vegetation as used in the text?

• The act of planting seeds

• A type of farming technique

• The process of photosynthesis

• All of the plant life in a specific area

Question 1: What is herd behavior?

• Large numbers of animals or humans calmly reacting to a threat.

• The tendency of humans to want to huddle together for warmth.

• Large numbers of animals or humans acting the same way at the same time.

• The tendency of humans to want to put others into groups based on differences.

Question 2: Complete the sentence starter in the space below - People participate in herd behavior when . . .

Question 3: Why is herd behavior dangerous? Remember to use text evidence in your response 💡

Question 4: According to paragraph 8, why might a family choose a crowded restaurant over an empty one?

• They enjoy waiting in long lines.

• They believe that more people indicate better quality.

• They are trying to avoid the empty restaurant.

• They prefer to follow the crowd regardless of their choice.