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Halo Effect
Definition The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person (or compa...
Reference Group
Definition A reference group in sociology refers to a group of people that individuals use as a s...
Contingency Theory of Leadership
Definition The Contingency Theory of Leadership is a leadership approach that suggests there is n...
Theory X
Definition Theory X is a management approach that assumes employees are inherently lazy, dislike ...
Theory Y
Definition Theory Y: Developed by psychologist Douglas McGregor in the 1960s, Theory Y is a manag...
Transactional Leadership
Definition Transactional leadership is a style where leaders focus on creating clear exchanges or...
Transformational Leadership
Definition Transformational leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on inspiring and mot...
Transactive Memory
Transactive Memory Transactive memory is related to who knows what in a group. More formally, it'...
Persuasion
Definition Persuasion is the process of influencing someone's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors th...
Descriptive and Injunctive Norms
Definition Social norms are unwritten rules about what behaviors are acceptable or unacceptable i...
Reactance Theory
Definition Reactance Theory is a social psychology theory that explains how people respond when t...
Elaboration Likelihood Model
Definition The Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) is a theory that describes how people change th...
Role Set
Definition A role set refers to the array of role expectations attached to a single social positi...
Role
Definition In sociology, a "role" refers to a set of expectations, behaviors, and responsibilitie...
Role Conflict
Definition Role conflict occurs when a person experiences competing demands or expectations from ...
Role Strain
Definition Role strain occurs when the demands or expectations of a single social role become dif...
Noetic Science
Definition Noetic Science is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the nature and...
Parapsychology
Definition Parapsychology is a field that attempts to apply scientific methodologies to investiga...
Nucleus Acumbens
Definition The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a key part of the brain's reward system. Think of it as...
Dopamine
Definition Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a type of chemical in the brain that helps tr...