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MENTAL MODEL · M2071

Herding Effect

Herding Effect
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The phenomenon where individuals, under group pressure, abandon independent judgment and blindly follow the decisions and behaviors of the majority, is a typical manifestation of conformity.

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The bandwagon effect refers to the phenomenon where people are influenced by the unanimous thoughts or actions of the majority and follow the crowd's thinking or behavior, often called "herd mentality." The bandwagon effect is the basis of the appeal to popularity fallacy.

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Under information asymmetry, others' behavior is treated as "information"; social identity and the fear of missing out (FOMO) jointly drive conformity.

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