Herd mentality: Are we programmed to make bad decisions?
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 17:32
in Psychology & Sociology
A natural desire to be part of the 'in crowd' could damage our ability to make the right decisions, a new study has shown. Research has shown that individuals have evolved to be overly influenced by their neighbors, rather than rely on their own instinct. As a result, groups become less responsive to changes in their natural environment.