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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Using the article, Examing the Mob Mentality, answer questions 1-5.
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 2?
South Source talked with Tamara Avant, Psychology program director at South University-Savannah, to learn more about the psychology involved with mob behaviors.
South Source talked with Tamara Avant to learn more about the psychology involved with mob behaviors, Psychology program director at South University-Savannah.
Psychology program director at South University-Savannah, South Source talked with Tamara Avant.
No revision is needed in sentence 2.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 7 and 8?
Groups can generate a sense of emotional excitement, this can lead to the provocation of behaviors that a person would not typically engage in if alone.
Groups can generate a sense of emotional excitement; leading to the provocation of behaviors that a person would not typically engage in if alone.
Groups can generate a sense of emotional excitement, which can lead to the provocation of behaviors that a person would not typically engage in if alone.
Groups can generate a sense of emotional excitement that this can lead to the provocation of behaviors that a person would not typically engage in if alone.
Sentence 11 lacks clarity. What is the best way to improve this sentence?
Change some behaviors to them
Change They seem to The group seems
Change otherwise to at a different kind of event
Change would not be to can never be
South Source would like to add a sentence to help transition from a claim to an example that supports it. Which of the following could South Source add after sentence 12?
Anonymity means the condition of being anonymous; while engaged in mob mentality, individuals seem to lose their sense of self.
These characteristics can either exist together or separately in any given situation.
First, many people believe they cannot be held responsible for violent behavior when part of a mob because they perceive the violent action as the group’s rather than their own behavior.
Psychology that contributes to the development of a mob mentality is very interesting and should be studied in order to be fully understood.
South Source realizes that they should have added the following sentence to the sixth paragraph (sentences 18-20).
Sentence to ADD: Adolescents who share antisocial tendencies and lack close family bonds are more likely to search for social identity in gangs.
Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?
After sentence 18
After sentence 19
After sentence 20
The sentence is not needed in the paragraph.
Instructions: Use “The Third Wave” to answer questions 6-10.
Read the following sentences from Paragraph 1.
Jones named the movement “The Third Wave” as a symbol of strength, referring to the mythical belief that the third in a series of waves is the strongest.
The primary purpose of the text above is to—
Indicate the biblical implications of the wave
Describe how easy the wave was
Explain the significance behind the wave
To support the idea that wave was the same as the Nazis’
What can the reader conclude is the main idea from paragraph 1?
The author is writing this article to make sure his experiment continued around the world
Ron Jones’ experiment was created to help students understand about bandwagon
The author spends too much time researching Nazis
The Third Wave is an experiment that took place at Cubberly High School
In paragraph 2, why does the author choose the word “regime” to describe the Nazi group?
To indicate that the Nazi group was savage
To express the bad influence of the Nazis
To suggest one reason why The Third Wave was different to the Nazis
To establish the similarity between the two rigid groups
The author organizes the selection by-
Providing a brief description of past experiments, and then Jones’ experiment
Summarizing Jones’ experiment and citing research that correlates to his experiment
Noting the background of The Third Wave and giving detailed information on the experiment
compulsive or agitated activity
What does the author mean when he writes, “He then proceeded to enforce strict classroom discipline by emerging as an authoritarian figure”?
Despite being strict Jones was a kind leader
Jones was a democratic leader
For the group to function Jones had to be austere and draconian
Jones was a liberal leader
Use "Herd Behavior" to answer questions 11-17.
What sentence best summarizes the selection?
Herd behavior, a term that comes from the behavior of animals in herds, occurs when people's actions are driven by emotion rather than by thinking through a situation; it can be seen in not only riots, strikes, religious gatherings, and sports events, but also in everyday situations.
Herd behavior comes from the behavior of animals in herds, particularly when they are in a dangerous situation such as escaping a predator; all of the animal’s band closely together in a group and, in panic mode, move together as a unit.
Herd behavior in humans is frequently observed at times of danger and panic; for example, a fire in a building often causes herd behavior, with people often suspending their individual reasoning and fleeing together in a flock.
Psychologists posit that a "group mind" can overtake a mob and embolden people to act in ways they would not individually, increasing the likelihood that situations become violent.
What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?
to explain how animals influence human behavior
to exemplify the irrationality associated with herd behavior
to explain the origin of the term "herd behavior"
to exemplify the harmful effects of group behavior
What can the reader conclude from paragraph 3?
herd behavior can help in crises
people often do not think rationally when engaged in herd behavior
typically, a leader will emerge during herd behavior
building fires
In paragraph 4, frenzy means—
desire for wealth or possessions
any large number
driving prices above their value
compulsive or agitated activity
What is the primary purpose of the caption included with the second photo?
to exemplify Adolf Hitler’s manipulation of herd behavior psychology
to explain who Adolf Hitler is
to show support for the use of herd behavior psychology in politics
to establish a setting for the photograph
In paragraph 8, why does the author include an everyday example of herd behavior?
to warn the reader to resist herd behavior
to emphasize that herd behavior does not always have disastrous effects
to explain that herding is never subtle
to remind the reader of the dangers of herd behavior
Which of the following ideas is the author most likely to agree with?
Herd behavior can be a useful survival skill for humans
Herd behavior is exclusively an animal behavior
Herd behavior can lead to dangerous situations
Herd behavior is not seen in society today
Use both “Herd Behavior and “Third Wave to answer questions 18-20.
Which excerpt from “Herd Behavior” best matches the feeling in Paragraph #1 of “The Third Wave”?t
“When herd behavior sets in, an individual person’s judgment and opinion forming process shuts down as he or she automatically follows the group’s movement and behavior.”
"Herd behavior does not always have such harmful effects; it can be influential in people’s every day, simple decisions.”
“Some historians believe that Adolf Hitler purposefully took advantage of the herd behavior psychology by planting a significant group of undercover German officers in the crowds.”
“Many observers see these stock market trends as examples of herding behavior because individuals are driven by emotion rather than reason.”
Which statement could be supported by both “The Third Wave” and “Herd Behavior”?
Democracy ignores individual rights.
Group behavior can escalate negatively
Individuality is driven by irrationality.
Following the crowd is always beneficial.
Both “Herd Behavior” and “The Third Wave” suggests…
Liberation
Revulsion
Insignificance
Caution
