Why did Charles Mackay consider collective behavior to be the result of "herd mentality?"

What will be an ideal response?


Mackay referred to collective behavior as "herd mentality" because of his comparison of people who engaged in group behavior that was disgraceful and violent to a herd of stampeding cows.

Sociology

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How have first-generation Arab Americans adapted to the United States linguistically?

a. Most are fully bilingual and receive news from both English and Arabic sources. b. Most speak primarily Arabic and receive their news from Arabic sources. c. Most have essentially given up Arabic and only speak and read English. d. Most speak English well but prefer to receive their news from Arabic sources.

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Which international financial organization funds reconstruction and development projects in poor countries through investments and loans?

A. the World Trade Organization B. the International Monetary Fund C. the U.S. Network for Global Economic Justice D. the World Bank

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