social proof
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Social proof People’s tendency to look towards the behaviour of others as a guide in determining what is appropriate in particular social situations – being influenced by what others appear to think is correct.
(see also: False Consensus effect, Social influences, Obedience, bias, effect, Social Desirability bias, social theories)
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