mob mentality

language: ru

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.
    ru: психология толпы

examples

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

    Бунт был подогрет психологией толпы, так как люди чувствовали прилив смелости в большой толпе.