What is the psychology behind 'panic' buying?

30 March 2012 Last updated at 16:34 ET Help

The threat of fuel shortages because of planned industrial action has lead to so-called panic buying at petrol stations, but what is the psychology behind 'panic' buying?

Dr Clifford Stott is a collective psychology expert.

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