Herd Behavior: Second Read + March 12, 2025

Based on the text, what unique feature do goats have that helps them see better in low light conditions?

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• Large ears

• Rectangular pupils

• Bright colors

• Sharp teeth

Which of the following best summarizes the central idea of the text?

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• 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.

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

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• It shuts down.

• It grows weaker.

• It grows stronger.

• It remains the same

Which statement best describes the relationship between the stock market and herd behavior?

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• 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.

Why does the author likely include the final section titled "Everyday Decision-Making" in the article?

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• 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

Summarize how herd behavior affects individuals. Use at least one example from the text to support your answer.