Contrast the responses of humans and mice in situations where crowding occurs
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• Mice get "really nasty" and show signs of stress when they are crowded.
• Many humans seek out crowds, such as going to Times Square on New Year's Eve.
• For humans, signs of stress occur when they feel crowded, not when they are actually crowded.
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