mob mentality

language: ko

definitions

  1. A psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group act collectively, often losing their sense of individual responsibility and adopting the irrational, aggressive, or impulsive behaviors of the crowd.
    ko: 군중 심리

examples

  1. The riot was fueled by mob mentality, as individuals felt emboldened by the large crowd.

    군중 심리로 인해 폭동이 일어났으며, 개인들은 거대한 군중에 힘입어 대담해졌다.