Lexeme: collective behavior  
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  1. noun. Collective behavior refers to the spontaneous and unstructured actions and behaviors of a group of individuals who come together for a common purpose or in response to a specific event or situation. It involves the emergence of new patterns of behavior that are different from the usual norms and values of society. Collective behavior often occurs in situations of uncertainty, crisis, or social change, where existing social structures and norms may be temporarily suspended or challenged. Examples of collective behavior include riots, protests, social movements, fads, panics, and crowd behavior. GPT3.5
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  • noun. collective behavior (singular), collective behaviors (plural)
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