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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Psychology, Social > Group Processes > Peer Group > Peer Influence
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Psychology > Psychology, Social > Group Processes > Peer Group > Peer Influence

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Peer Influence  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The effect or sway that a PEER GROUP exerts on the beliefs, value systems and behavior of each member of a group. The social expectations for individuals to conform to peer group influence is known as peer pressure.

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