panic

psychology

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In collective behaviour: Common misconceptions
First, panic is rare. The quite specific conditions under which panic occurs is described below, but stoic, unbelieving, or even resigned reactions are more common than panic. Second, scapegoating is not the rule. Some investigations have suggested an almost unnatural avoidance of singling out villains and…
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In collective behaviour: Panic
The word panic is often applied to a strictly individual, maladaptive reaction of flight, immobility, or disorganization stemming from intense fear. For example, a student “panics” during an examination and is unable to call upon his knowledge in answering questions, or a disaster victim…
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