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herd instinct
(redirected from Herd behavior)

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herd instinct
Psychol the inborn tendency to associate with others and follow the group's behaviour

herd instinct [′hərd ‚in‚stiŋkt]
(psychology)
Psychic need for identification with a group.


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We speak of herd behavior and are contemptuous of the "average producer.
This workshop moves you from copycat, herd behavior toward the innovative actions required for long-term business success.
He writes: "Trapped in the logic of herd behavior, Wall Street will inevitably keep inflating the bubble until it bursts.
 
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