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What is herd instinct?

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Instnct is the subconscious and intractable desire to live in company. There some animals who have particularly strong instinct to live in groups [herds]. Man seems to have at least certain degree of herd instinct. This is because, if children are isolated from others show dissent, sadness and even physical signs of stress.

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