Seen in animal behaviour where a group of animals always mange to keep themself away from any danger by placing other herd members between them and danger. It is seen in highly selfish individuals.
SELFISH HERD: "In selfish herd behaviour each animal is looking out for itself by using other animals as a shield."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SELFISH HERD," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/selfish-herd/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
