Why Do People Feel Anxious in Crowds?

Sometimes when there are a lot of people around, like in a big store or at the mall, your brain might think you're in danger. This makes you feel nervous or scared, kind of like when you’re hiding from a monster and see it coming toward you.

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Examples

  1. A child feels scared when the playground becomes too full.
  2. A person freezes while walking through a busy subway station.
  3. A student gets a stomachache before entering a packed auditorium.

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