mass psychology
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mass psychology
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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It is right out of a textbook on mass psychology.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2024
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 ● May 13, 2021
Investing, in other words, is an exercise in mass psychology.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2017
Although I certainly know nothing about mass psychology and all that stuff, I think the weather at Candlestick kind of embittered the fan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2016
What came to be known later as mass psychology took hold of him.
From The Lords of the Wild A Story of the Old New York Border by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
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