Mice Show Signs of Stress When They Are Crowded, but Humans

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Essay

Mice show signs of stress when they are crowded, but humans often seek crowds (just think of a mosh pit!). Chapter 11 (Emotion, Stress, and Health) gives us insight into this topic. Integrate the research on crowding with your knowledge from Chapter 8 (Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context) concerning cultural differences in personal space and conversational distance.

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