Question

as you read, take notes on how herd behavior affects the actions of humans.
background
1 the term \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 animals band closely together in a group and, in panic mode, move together as a unit. it is very unusual for a member of the herd to stray from the movement of the unit.
the term also applies to human behavior, and it usually describes large numbers of people acting the same way at the same time. it often has a connotation of irrationality, as peoples actions are driven by emotion rather than by thinking through a situation. human herd behavior can be observed at large - scale demonstrations, riots, strikes, religious gatherings, sports events, and outbreaks of mob violence. when herd behavior sets in, an individual persons judgment and opinion - forming process shut down as he or she automatically follows the groups movement and behavior.
guiding questions
question 1 of 4
according to the article, what is herd behavior?
(a) its when individuals break away from a group.
(b) its when individuals make foolish decisions.
(c) its when groups rationally make decisions together.
(d) its when people blindly follow the decisions of a group.

Explanation:

The text defines herd behavior as animals banding together in a dangerous situation and moving as a unit, and in humans, it's large - numbers of people acting the same way at the same time, often irrationally, with individuals shutting down their judgment and blindly following the group.

Answer:

D. It's when people blindly follow the decisions of a group.