crowd mentality
[/kraʊd ˈmɛntəlɪti/]
nounpl: crowd mentalities
mentalidade de rebanho
1. The tendency of individuals to adopt the beliefs, behaviors, or actions of a group, often abandoning personal judgment and critical thinking
The crowd mentality at the concert led fans to rush the stage without considering the danger.
A mentalidade de rebanho no show levou os fãs a invadir o palco sem considerar o perigo.
2. A psychological phenomenon where individuals feel less responsible for their actions when part of a large group
Crowd mentality can cause otherwise reasonable people to act irrationally during riots.
A mentalidade de rebanho pode fazer pessoas racionais agirem irracionalmente durante distúrbios.
3. The collective behavior and groupthink that emerges when people conform to the opinions and actions of the majority
Social media amplifies crowd mentality by creating echo chambers of similar opinions.
As redes sociais amplificam a mentalidade de rebanho ao criar câmaras de eco de opiniões semelhantes.
The concept of crowd mentality is extensively studied in Brazilian and American sociology, particularly in contexts of social movements, protests, and digital activism. In Brazil, discussions of mentalidade de rebanho often emerge during carnival celebrations, political rallies, and social media trends. In the USA, it's frequently referenced in analyses of consumer behavior, political polarization, and viral online phenomena. Both cultures recognize it as a significant social psychological force with both positive collective outcomes and potentially dangerous consequences.
NYC Slang
mob mentality, herd behavior
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