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Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding Attribution Theory: How People Interpret Behaviors and Events

attribution theory the theory that we explain someone’s behavior by crediting either the situation or the person’s disposition Attribution theory is a social psychological theory that deals...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

The Fundamental Attribution Error in Social Psychology: Understanding the Impact of Dispositional and Situational Factors on Behavior

fundamental attribution error the tendency for observers, when analyzing another’s behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition The...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

The Power of Peripheral Cues in Persuasion: Understanding the Elaboration Likelihood Model.

peripheral route persuasion occurs when people are influenced by incidental cues, such as a speaker’s attractiveness Peripheral route persuasion is a psychological concept described in the Elaboration...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Mastering the Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon: How to Utilize Psychological Principles for Persuasive Communication

foot-in-the-door phenomenon the tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request The foot-in-the-door phenomenon is a psychological...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding Cognitive Dissonance Theory: A Comprehensive Guide to Resolving Internal Conflict

cognitive dissonance theory the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

The Power of Central Route Persuasion: How Critical Thinking and Personal Relevance Influence Message Effectiveness in Advertising and Marketing

central route persuasion occurs when interested people focus on the arguments and respond with favorable thoughts Central route persuasion is a type of persuasion that occurs when...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding Normative Social Influence: The Power of Conformity in Group Dynamics.

normative social influence influence resulting from a person’s desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval Normative social influence is a psychological phenomenon that refers to the tendency...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding Informational Social Influence: How Our Decisions Can Be Shaped by Others’ Opinions and Knowledge

informational social influence influence resulting from one’s willingness to accept others’ opinions about reality Informational social influence refers to the tendency to conform to the opinions or...

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