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Crowd - GCSE Psychology Definition

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In psychology, a 'crowd' refers to a large group of people who come together, either intentionally or by chance, in a particular place, often for the same purpose or activity.

Crowds are interesting to study because the individuals within a crowd can behave differently than they would on their own. This is because being in a crowd can make people feel more anonymous due to deindividuation, leading to changes in behaviour, such as being more impulsive or easily influenced by others.

Studying crowds helps us understand social interactions and bystander behaviour, which are important topics in psychology.

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