Herd Behavior: CommonLit.com

Where does the term "herd Behavior" come from?

• Human behavior during tests and quizzes.

• Schools of fish being caught.

• Animal behavior during dangerous situations.

• A hearing test given when you enter school.

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.

During stressful situations, people’s actions are driven by​ (a)   rather than by thinking through a situation.​

• emotions
• needs
• habits
• hunger

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

• It remains the same.

• It grows stronger.

• It grows weaker.

• It shuts down.

A fire in a building often causes herd behavior, with people often suspending their ​ (a)   reasoning and fleeing together in a pack.

• individual
• herd
• panic
• join

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.

• Both herd behavior and the stock market are motivated mainly by greed, which prevents people from using logic and reason.

• Herd behavior contributes to stock market changes because it compels stockbrokers to act on emotion rather than reason.

• Stock market bubbles and crashes are sometimes caused by herd behavior but are most often caused by fear.

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

According to the article, herding behavior can be seen in groups of destructive fans during sporting events.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The article provides some useful strategies to avoid getting caught up in herding behavior.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Crowds that gather because of a grievance or protest can involve herding behavior that becomes ​ (a)   .

• violent
• calm
• cheerful
• organized