Tag: Social Influence
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Availability Cascade
In an Availability Cascade, beliefs become widely accepted through frequent public repetition. This phenomenon, crucial in shaping public discourse, is driven by psychological factors and media influence, extending its reach beyond cultural limits.
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Gaslighting
Gaslighting, a deliberate form of manipulation, leads individuals to doubt their own perceptions and memory, often causing significant psychological distress. It occurs in various contexts, from personal relationships to societal interactions, characterized by its gradual, deceptive nature and resulting in emotional and cognitive impacts on the victim.
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Groupthink
Groupthink is a psychological dynamic in groups where the desire for harmony leads to poor decision-making, characterized by suppressed dissent and inadequate evaluation of alternatives and risks.
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Overimitation
Overimitation is the meticulous replication of both necessary and superfluous actions, which underpins human social learning and the propagation of culture, indicating a sophisticated aspect of human cognitive development.