Question

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text? Mob mentality only overtakes those who do not have a strong sense of self. Recent studies have shown that groups create a false sense of purpose and drive. Group inclusion can cause people to lose a sense of their morals and become more likely to do wrong. People can overcome their instincts to do harm to outsiders if they are reminded of the effects of mob mentality.

Answer 1

C. Group inclusion can cause people to lose a sense of their morals and become more likely to do wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

Belonging to a group makes people more likely to harm others outside the group.

Answer 2

The statement that best describes the main idea of the paragraph is the first one: "Mob mentality only overtakes those who do not have strong sense of self." We know that this is the central idea because 1) In short (1-paragraph) texts, the thesis is the first sentence, and 2) All the other sentences are elaborating on and supporting the first one.