Herd Mentality

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.

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

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 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

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.

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