Bandwagon Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people do something primarily because others are doing it.
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“psychological influence”
Priming
A psychological effect where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.
Behavioral Finance
The study of how psychological influences affect financial behaviors and decision-making.
Social Proof
A psychological phenomenon where people follow the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.
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.
Authority Principle
A principle that suggests people are more likely to comply with requests or follow suggestions from authority figures.
Deindividuation
A psychological state where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to atypical behavior.
Color Psychology
The study of how colors affect perceptions and behaviors.
Liking Principle
A psychological principle where people are more likely to be influenced by those they like.