Mob Mentality Quiz

What is mob mentality?

• When people in a group think and act independently

• When people in a group always act rationally

• When people in a large group start to think and act the same way

• When individuals avoid joining groups

Why are people more likely to behave violently in large groups, according to psychologist Tamara Avant?

• Because they are always influenced by propaganda

• Because large groups and anonymity reduce accountability

• Because they are forced to act violently

• Because they feel more responsible for their actions

What historical event involved people accusing their neighbors of witchcraft due to fear of being judged or punished?

• The French Revolution

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Industrial Revolution

During McCarthyism, why were people afraid to speak against Senator Joseph McCarthy?

• Because speaking against him could lead to being accused themselves

• Because they were unaware of his actions

• Because they agreed with his accusations

• Because they were forced to support him

What method did Adolf Hitler use to shape the beliefs of German youth?

• Military training

• Educational reforms

• Propaganda

• Economic incentives

What did Stanley Milgram’s experiment demonstrate about obedience?

• People always act according to their morals

• People are likely to obey authority even if it goes against their morals

• People are more likely to resist authority in groups

• People never follow orders in experiments

What happened when Penn State University students rioted after Joe Paterno was fired?

• They supported the decision and dispersed quickly

• They lost their sense of individuality and acted as one big mass

• They avoided joining the crowd and stayed home

• They acted as individuals and protested peacefully

What did Philip Zimbardo’s prison experiment reveal about group behavior?

• Guards refused to follow instructions during the experiment

• Large groups make people more responsible for their actions

• Volunteers acted cruelly because they got caught up in their roles

• Prisoners were always treated fairly by the guards

Why was Irving Feiner arrested for his speech at Syracuse University?

• Because he refused to join the crowd

• Because he supported a rally

• Because police believed keeping the peace was more important than his speech

• Because he criticized local leaders

What does mob mentality demonstrate about the power of groups?

• Groups always encourage independent thinking

• Groups are always rational and peaceful

• Groups make individuals more responsible for their actions

• Groups can influence individuals to follow the crowd for safety