Behavioral alignment in social networks.

ABSTRACT: The orderly behaviors observed in large-scale groups, such as fish schooling and the organized movement of crowds, are both ubiquitous and essential for the survival and stability of these systems. Understanding how such complex collective behaviors emerge from simple local interactions and behavioral adjustments is a significant scientific challenge. Historically, research has predominantly focused on imitation and social learning, where individuals adopt the strategies of more successful peers to refine their behavior. However, in recent years, an alternative learning approach based on self-exploration and introspective learning has garnered increasing attention. In this paradigm, individuals assess their own circumstances and select strategies that best align with their specific conditi

SUBMITTER: Xia Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature