Question

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. examples of herd behavior 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 pack. people in a crisis that requires escape will attempt to move faster than normal, copy the actions of others, interact physically with each other, and ignore alternative strategies in favor of following the mass escape trend. another commonly cited example of human herd behavior is the phenomenon of stock market bubbles. large stock market trends often begin and end with a mass frenzy of buying (bubbles) or selling (crashes). many observers see these stock market trends as examples of herding behavior because individuals are driven by emotion rather than reason to \join the crowd\; greed drives mass buying frenzies, and fear drives crashes. guiding questions question 2 of 4 what is the relationship between individuals and herd behavior? a humans are peer pressured to join crowds. b humans are dissuaded from joining crowds. c humans are driven by reason to join crowds. d humans are driven by emotion to join the crowd.

Explanation:

The text states that when herd behavior occurs, people's actions are driven by emotion rather than thinking, and individuals follow the group automatically. In the examples given like building - fire escapes and stock - market trends, emotions such as panic, greed, and fear drive people to join the crowd.

Answer:

D. Humans are driven by emotion to join the crowd.