Psychology of Crowd Behavior

The video explores the psychology of crowds, focusing on how public opinion is formed and directed. Gustav Laban's work is highlighted, explaining how crowds develop a collective spirit that overrides individual traits. The video discusses the emotional and moral characteristics of crowds, emphasizing their susceptibility to influence and simplicity. It also examines the factors affecting crowd beliefs, including remote factors like race and traditions, and immediate factors such as slogans and illusions.

Who is one of the first scholars to study the psychology of crowds?

• William James

• Gustav Le Bon

• Carl Jung

• Sigmund Freud

What is the primary focus of Gustav Le Bon's book 'The Crowd'?

• The historical development of crowds

• The psychology and behavior of crowds

• The political influence of crowds

• The economic impact of crowds

What does the term 'crowd' mean from a psychological perspective?

• A group of people with new characteristics different from individuals

• A gathering of individuals with similar interests

• A collection of people from the same nationality

• A group of professionals working together

What law does a crowd become subjected to according to the psychological perspective?

• Law of mental unity of crowds

• Law of social influence

• Law of individual differences

• Law of collective behavior

What happens to individual personality when a person becomes part of a crowd?

• It becomes more pronounced

• It vanishes and is replaced by a collective spirit

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes more logical

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with crowd behavior?

• Irritability

• Susceptibility to incitement

• Logical thinking

• Naivety

How do the emotions of a crowd typically manifest?

• As amplified and simplified

• As indifferent and detached

• As logical and reasoned

• As balanced and moderate

What is a dominant feature of the crowd's way of thinking?

• Complexity

• Simplicity

• Individualism

• Critical analysis

What are the two main parts of factors that influence crowd beliefs?

• Cultural and social factors

• Psychological and physical factors

• Remote and immediate factors

• Immediate and delayed factors

What role do illusions play in influencing crowds?

• They have no effect

• They make the crowd more logical

• They attract the crowd like insects to light

• They simplify the crowd's thinking