![IMG-20220828-WA0001.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWLsKR9iwHaSNoUewJL2DRKms6htnDFvzWY7WRcBEHhY1/IMG-20220828-WA0001.jpg) [Source](https://unsplash.com/photos/lUaaKCUANVI) Welcome to class our dear and lovely kids. I had a great day and I believe your day went as planned. Last week, our lesson was on the meaning of group, group behaviour and the examples of group behaviours. Our lesson today is on examples of positive and negative group behaviour and thier characteristics as well as the benefits of positive group behaviour. Please do well to carefully read through the lesson.

#### Examples of Positive/Constructive Group Behaviour

Group of people gathering for a religious purpose, an example of conventional crowd iv. **Acting crowd:** The acting Court consists of a group of people who act on a particular target or individuals with the goal of bringing about change. An example of an acting crowd is a group that gathers at an accident scene to rescue victims.

#### Characteristics of Positive/Constructive Group Behaviour behaviour

#### Examples of Negative/Destructive Group Behaviour

Group protest, an example of destructive group behavior 2. **Mob Violence:** This is an angry crowd that act in a way that is unacceptable by the society. Their actions are usually directed towards individuals other groups or property. Such aggressive act include looting, lynching and arson. 3. **Riot:** This is another type of violent more action. Riot could be planned or spontaneous (that is unplanned). It is associated with unruly and uncontrolled behaviour which leads to the destruction of property and loss of lives. During a riot there is s no define labour, no instruction, no command or supervision from anybody. Everybody act on a sudden strong desire to do something. For example when university students are agitating for a reduction in school fees charged by the university management, such action can get out of control and lead to the closure of such University. Thus rioting is not a good thing. 4. **Demonstration:** This is an expression of public feelings by a crowd in favour of or against the program, policy or decision. This is Express through obvious actions such as matching through street with placards, banner, t-shirts, stickers and so on. Most demonstrations are directed toward government. An example of mass demonstration is the one that took place in January 2012 in Nigeria, when the government decided to remove fuel subsidy, in effects increasing the price of petrol.

#### Characteristics of Negative/Destructive Group Behaviour

#### Benefits of Positive/Constructive Group Behaviour

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