A scientific symposium was held under the title (The Role of Psychological Counseling in Addressing the Negative Effects of Collective Behavior), and its content was given an explanatory explanation about the phenomenon of collective behavior and Its effective role in the individual’s behavior.

Collective behavior is a social phenomenon that reflects the actions of individuals when they become part of a group. It constitutes a double-edged sword because it can be a tool for positive change. Or negative, depending on the context and the way it is managed.

The positive side represents the individual’s feeling of power and belonging to a specific group, but it may have a negative effect if the individual does not practice critical thinking and accept all ideas, including: Examples include the impact of social networking sites and trends that do not represent our society’s standards and values.

To prevent falling under the influence of negative collective behavior, the mind was made a source of ideas and not a repository for critical thinking and identifying the source of the ideas that the individual receives.

M. M. Safaa Shaaban Sahi

Media of the College of Education for Girls, Al-Qadisiyah University