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Which factor does NOT influence behavior in crowds?
Which factor does NOT influence behavior in crowds?
Which characteristic of crowd behavior refers to individuals feeling less responsible due to group anonymity?
Which characteristic of crowd behavior refers to individuals feeling less responsible due to group anonymity?
What term describes the tendency to copy others’ behaviors in a crowd setting?
What term describes the tendency to copy others’ behaviors in a crowd setting?
What is likely to happen as a result of deindividuation in group settings?
What is likely to happen as a result of deindividuation in group settings?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence thoughts and feelings toward other groups?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence thoughts and feelings toward other groups?
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Which factor increases the likelihood of deindividuation occurring in group settings?
Which factor increases the likelihood of deindividuation occurring in group settings?
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What is a characteristic of crowd behavior that involves reduced personal responsibility?
What is a characteristic of crowd behavior that involves reduced personal responsibility?
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Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing behavior in crowds?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing behavior in crowds?
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How does suggestibility affect behavior in a crowd?
How does suggestibility affect behavior in a crowd?
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What role do environmental cues play in crowd behavior?
What role do environmental cues play in crowd behavior?
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Study Notes
Intergroup Relations
- Intergroup relations describe how individuals within groups perceive, think about, feel toward, and act toward other groups.
- Intergroup relations involve how people in groups perceive, think about, feel about, and act toward people in other groups.
Factors Influencing Crowd Behavior
- Individual motivation and goals
- Presence of opposition
- Environmental cues
- Perception of injustice
Le Bon's Characteristics of Crowd Behavior
- Anonymity: Reduced personal responsibility within a crowd.
- Suggestibility: Tendency to imitate others' actions.
- Contagion: Emotional spread among individuals in a crowd.
Deindividuation
- Reduced self-awareness and accountability due to anonymity in group settings.
- Increased likelihood of deviating from typical behavioral norms.
- The tendency to not follow normal rules of behavior results from being anonymous and having low levels of self-awareness and accountability.
- More likely to occur in group settings.
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Description
Explore the dynamics of intergroup relations and the factors that influence crowd behavior. This quiz covers key concepts such as anonymity, suggestibility, and deindividuation. Test your understanding of how individuals interact within groups and the psychological processes that drive collective behavior.
