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Definition Group polarization refers to the tendency for group discussion to strengthen the domin...

Definition    Informational social influence occurs when individuals adjust their beliefs, attitu...

Definition    The bystander effect refers to a psychological phenomenon where individuals are les...

Definition When participants give answers they think are socially acceptable. Example In a study...

Definition Deindividuation is a psychological state characterized by a loss of self-awareness and...

Definition Conformity refers to the tendency of individuals to align their behavior, attitudes, o...

Counter-Attitudinal Behavior Counter-attitudinal behavior refers to acting in a way that contradi...

Definition A reference group in sociology refers to a group of people that individuals use as a s...

Historical Context The roots of the "Attention Economy" are complex, predating the digital age. ...

Definition Public opinion refers to the collective attitudes, beliefs, or feelings held by a grou...

Overview The Argument to Moderation, also known as the "false balance" fallacy, occurs when someo...