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Which scenario best describes herd mentality?

Luke saves money to travel, valuing experiences, while his friends buy tech gadgets.
Elena purchases the same sneakers as her classmates, even though they are uncomfortable.
Vikram invests in a tech company after researching, even though it is not popular among his peers.
Chloe is majoring in art, which is her passion, while her friends have chosen to major in business.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Elena purchases the same sneakers as her classmates, even though they are uncomfortable.

Reason: she’s following the group’s choice despite personal discomfort — copying others’ behavior without independent judgment. The other scenarios show independent choices or decisions based on personal preference/research.