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Halo Effect

Social Influence

Definition The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person (or compa...

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Reference Group

Groups and Institutions

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

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Contingency Theory of Leadership

Social Influence

Definition The Contingency Theory of Leadership is a leadership approach that suggests there is n...

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Theory X

Social Influence

Definition Theory X is a management approach that assumes employees are inherently lazy, dislike ...

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Theory Y

Social Influence

Definition Theory Y: Developed by psychologist Douglas McGregor in the 1960s, Theory Y is a manag...

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Transactional Leadership

Social Influence

Definition Transactional leadership is a style where leaders focus on creating clear exchanges or...

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Transformational Leadership

Social Influence

Definition Transformational leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on inspiring and mot...

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Transactive Memory

Groups and Institutions

Transactive Memory Transactive memory is related to who knows what in a group. More formally, it'...

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Persuasion

Social Influence

Definition Persuasion is the process of influencing someone's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors th...

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Descriptive and Injunctive Norms

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Social norms are unwritten rules about what behaviors are acceptable or unacceptable i...

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Reactance Theory

Social Influence

Definition Reactance Theory is a social psychology theory that explains how people respond when t...

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Elaboration Likelihood Model

Social Influence

Definition The Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) is a theory that describes how people change th...

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Role Set

Social Interaction

Definition A role set refers to the array of role expectations attached to a single social positi...

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Role

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition In sociology, a "role" refers to a set of expectations, behaviors, and responsibilitie...

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Role Conflict

Social Interaction

Definition Role conflict occurs when a person experiences competing demands or expectations from ...

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Role Strain

Social Interaction

Definition Role strain occurs when the demands or expectations of a single social role become dif...

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Noetic Science

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Noetic Science is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the nature and...

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Parapsychology

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Parapsychology is a field that attempts to apply scientific methodologies to investiga...

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Nucleus Acumbens

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a key part of the brain's reward system. Think of it as...

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Dopamine

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a type of chemical in the brain that helps tr...

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