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The term social behavior can have a numbe rof different meanings and emphases.

Social psychology[]

In social psychology the emphasis is on behavior between individuals and others, and on behaviour within social groups





Among members of certain species, such as apes (Superfamily Hominoidea), horses (more broadly, Family Equidae), dogs and whales, young non-dominant males can spontaneously form bachelor groups or bachelor bands (see Fraternity). The corresponding social structure for females is the harem. Unlike the bachelor group, the harem is typically organized around a single dominant male.

Aspects of social behavior[]

Aspects of social behavior include:

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