3.8 Social Influence

 Social influence Social influence occurs when a person’s emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by others. Social influence takes many forms and can be seen in conformity, socialization, peer pressure, obedience, Leadership, Persuasion, sales, and Marketing. In 1958, Harvard psychologist Herbert Kelman identified three broad varieties of social influence. Compliance is when people … Read more

Role of Social influence

Social influence Social influence occurs when a person’s emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by others. Social influence takes many forms and can be seen in conformity, socialization, peer pressure, obedience, Leadership, Persuasion, sales, and Marketing. In 1958, Harvard psychologist Herbert Kelman identified three broad varieties of social influence. Compliance is when people appear to … Read more

Collective Responsibility

Collective Responsibility: A Shared Burden, A Shared Future Collective responsibility, a concept deeply intertwined with the fabric of human societies, refers to the shared obligation of individuals within a group to contribute to the well-being and success of that group. It transcends individual actions and emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within a collective, acknowledging that … Read more

Political Homogeneity

The Echo Chamber Effect: How Political Homogeneity Shapes Our World The world is increasingly polarized. We see it in our social media feeds, our dinner table conversations, and even the way we vote. This polarization is fueled, in part, by a phenomenon known as political homogeneity, where individuals are increasingly surrounded by people who share … Read more