mob mentality

language: zh

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.
    zh: 从众心理

examples

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

    暴乱是由从众心理引发的，因为个人在庞大的人群中感到胆量大增。