One person stands on the sidewalk,looks up,and stares at the top of a tall building.Other people then do the same.This phenomenon is an example of:

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This phenomenon is an example of informational influence, which occurs when people look to others for guidance on how to behave or what to think in an ambiguous or uncertain situation. The act of looking up at the building likely triggered uncertainty in the observers as they wondered what the first person was looking at, leading them to look up as well to gather information.

One Person Stands on the Sidewalk,looks Up,and Stares at the Top