Charles Mackay Noticed That Country Folk, Who Are Ordinarily Reasonable

question 79

Multiple Choice

Charles Mackay noticed that country folk, who are ordinarily reasonable people, sometimes did "disgraceful and violent things" when they formed a crowd. What explanation did Mackay propose for this kind of behavior?

• A) They had serious mental problems.
• B) They had a herd mentality.
• C) They had been oppressed and needed to rebel.
• D) They had experience in riotous behavior.

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