mass psychology

noun

1. the study of the behavior of large groups of people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mass psychology¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Economists and industry experts said the shortages at the gas pump were driven by mass psychology more than actual scarcity of supplies.

From Washington Post

The mass psychology of the meeting demanded a victim; here was one before them.

From Project Gutenberg

The two statements picture Bulgarian mass psychology exactly.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus was the mood of the moment prepared in the multitude and mass psychology did the rest, as it always does in such crises.

From Project Gutenberg

The play of mass psychology (one does not quite dare to call it mob psychology) also enters into the situation.

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