The Traitors final: What the BBC show teaches us about human behaviour
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Herd mentality is the psychological tendency of individuals to conform to the behaviours, beliefs or decisions within a larger group,” explains Dr Rachael Molitor, a chartered psychologist and lecturer at Coventry University. “Herd mentality as a terminology originates from the observations in animal behaviour and characteristics where groups of animals may act collectively due to the need for survival.” It’s primarily driven by three key factors; fear of isolation, cognitive ease and trust in the majority. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “Group emotions, like fear, excitement, or anger spread quickly, influencing individual decisions,” says Suglani. “This is due to another psychological factor called confidence bias, where a particularly popular person’s view would have a stronger weighting than another who shows less popularity.” What are the pros and cons of herd mentality in real life and on The Traitors?
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