Deindividuation
A psychological state where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to atypical behavior.
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Ben Franklin Effect
A psychological phenomenon where a person who has done a favor for someone is more likely to do another favor for that person than if they had received a favor from them.
Social Proof
A psychological phenomenon where people follow the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.
Bandwagon Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people do something primarily because others are doing it.
Informational Influence
The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when individuals conform to the information provided by others.
Liking Principle
A psychological principle where people are more likely to be influenced by those they like.
Herd Behavior
The tendency for individuals to mimic the actions of a larger group, often leading to conformity and groupthink.
Availability Cascade
A self-reinforcing process in which a collective belief gains more plausibility through its increasing repetition in public discourse.
Ingroup Bias
A cognitive bias where people favor members of their own group over those in other groups.