Social pressure in a crowd exerts a complex influence on both behavior and the decision-making process. According to the author in source 1348_6739.txt (page: 303), a person is constantly haunted by the fear of being ridiculed or judged:
Imitation and the influence of others play a key role in forming our beliefs, emotions, and aspirations. Starting in childhood, we learn by observing the behavior of those who are significant to us—be it parents, guardians, friends, or even renowned figures. For example, as stated in one source, "the example provides concrete models for imitation. Primarily, the exemplary behavior should be that of people close to the child—parents, guardians, friends. The pious example set by these individuals is needed primarily to instill a sense of the fear of God in children..." (source: 467_2331.txt). This passage explains how the examples set by others can not only guide the formation of beliefs but also lay the foundation for emotional responses, even when these refer to ideal standards of behavior.
People with a lack of internal stability and neurotic conditions often experience difficulties adapting to a predictable daily life, which drives them to seek emotional experiences in crisis or unconventional situations. Such individuals, due to their mental instability, are more inclined to perceive risk as a way to affirm their significance, assert themselves, and feel superior to others. As noted in one source, the traditional, measured life irritates the addictive personality, while crisis situations—with their unpredictability, risk, and intense emotions—provide the foundation for gaining self-confidence, self-respect, and a sense of superiority over others (source: 11_50.txt).
Social-psychological factors, including the emotional atmosphere and shared perception, are crucial for the effectiveness of collective decisions, as they form the basis for profound mutual understanding and emotional connection among participants. These factors help create a unified field in which participants do not simply act individually but also perceive one another’s problems, thereby facilitating the search for common, balanced solutions. Mechanical factors, such as geographical conditions or technological means, can influence social life; however, they act more as catalysts that amplify existing social processes rather than determining them.
Social instincts play a key role in shaping both spontaneous and coordinated behavior within a group. According to one source, even in early childhood, children begin to display forms of social sympathy toward close family members, which becomes an important mechanism for orienting themselves in their social environment. It is noted: