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Leon Festinger—The Psychologist Behind Cognitive Dissonance

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Festinger’s theories continue to be a central part of psychology curricula worldwide, and his work is frequently cited in new research, demonstrating the lasting impact of his contributions to the field. Source: Perspectives on Psychological Science 1 Boek, D. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 6, 101 – 98. But who was he?

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Leon Festinger—The Psychologist Behind Cognitive Dissonance

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Festinger’s theories continue to be a central part of psychology curricula worldwide, and his work is frequently cited in new research, demonstrating the lasting impact of his contributions to the field. Source: Perspectives on Psychological Science 1 Boek, D. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 6, 101 – 98. But who was he?

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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

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Here we go: Quicklinks The Halo Effect: The Power of Charisma The Halo Effect and Spokesperson Selection Over-Reliance on Positive Associations PR Resource: More PR Theories The Halo Effect: The Power of Charisma In the world of public relations , understanding and strategically using psychological phenomena can be the key to successful campaigns.

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Types of Bad Thinking Habits

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Here we go: Quicklinks Types of Bad Thinking Habits PR Resource: List of Logical Fallacies and Biases Types of Bad Thinking Habits Types of Bad Thinking Habits Underpinning most of our thinking mistakes, some psychologically induced thinking habits seem to affect our ability to think clearly. Biased thinking. Fallacious thinking. Groupthink.

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Echo Chambers: Algorithmic Confirmation Bias

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Echo chambers in social media contribute to the viral spread of misinformation by acting as initial bandwagons for complex contagions.” link] Learn more: Echo Chambers: Algorithmic Confirmation Bias Subscribe and get a free ebook on how to get better PR ideas. Source: PLoS ONE 1 Törnberg, P. Source: Episteme 4 Nguyen, C.

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How To Create Knowledge

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PR Resource: List of Logical Fallacies and Biases List of Logical Fallacies and Biases As humans, we often fall for the tricks our own psychology plays on us. Understanding how knowledge is created makes it easier to understand the strengths and weaknesses of different types of reasoning. At least I think so.

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Principles of Clear Thinking

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List of Logical Fallacies and Biases As humans, we often fall for the tricks our own psychology plays on us. Types of Bad Thinking Habits Underpinning most of our thinking mistakes, some psychologically induced thinking habits seem to affect our ability to think clearly. What’s going on here? And is there a remedy? Biased thinking.

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