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How does herd mentality manifest itself: 4 of its signs
15.02.2023 09:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 01:58
Individuality is in fashion these days. It has become relevant to develop it and become unique.
A person can do all this, can reveal his talents and abilities, show them at every opportunity. It will seem to him that he is not like anyone else, which will be true, but only partially.
Herd mentality can start to be observed in anyone. With it, the individual will definitely not be remarkable in any way. There are several examples of how it can make itself known.
Attitude towards those who break the rules
If someone does not act as the norms require, the crowd will react negatively. For example, someone may be late for a movie, or may start pushing ahead of the queue.
If everyone around is silent, then that's exactly how it will be, practically no one will risk speaking out. A person will note that no one is discriminating against him personally, that everyone is on equal terms. And in such a case, there is no point in getting indignant and taking the initiative.
Reaction to humor
Everyone has a different sense of humor, everyone likes different jokes. But you can't tell that for sure in the audience. If a scene is shown that was announced as humorous, then everyone will laugh.
Everyone will look at those around them and will adopt their behavior. It will be important for a person to tune into the crowd in order to feel comfortable.
Skipping classes
Students have always been inclined to skip lectures. At the same time, in each group there are inveterate truants, and there are also conscientious students. But sometimes it happens that the whole group of students leaves the lecture.
In this case, even excellent students who never even thought of skipping classes will succumb to the herd instinct.
Fan Movement
Each fan will behave with restraint when he is alone with others. But in a crowd, fans of a certain artist will become difficult to control.
They may break the rules, they may not show consciousness, they may be too emotional. No one wants to deal with them.
Everyone has had the chance to observe such examples of herd instinct. Any person in the described situations will be subject to it, will think that he is behaving correctly.
