Tackle Herd Tendency

Herd tendency is the tendency of the people in a group to think and behave in ways that conform with others in the group rather than as individuals.

What is it?

When individuals find themselves in dangerous and panic situations, they tend to observe and copy the behaviour of other individuals in the group.

When is it used?

Herd tendency provides pre-tested solutions to situations and makes the outcome easy and quick.

Advantage

Herd tendency limits an individual's thoughts and capabilities.

Disadvantage

Making life altering decisions through herd tendency does not always guarantee a positive outcome.

Herd tendency will only limit their creativity and imagination, which, as result can be a barrier to their growth.

Break the patterns

Teach yourself to make independent decisions and to be confident.

It has been a human tendency to follow a large group of people since ancient times.

It is natural

It is a common belief that just because the majority of people are following a certain school of thought it can be right for society.