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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.”

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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.

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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

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