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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and social psychology > power and expectancy confirmation

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power and expectancy confirmation  

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  • When people interact with others, they often use preconceived beliefs and expectations as guides to action. Their actions, in turn, may prompt interaction partners to behave in ways that confirm initial beliefs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Expectancy Confirmation, Power And]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-M6B097BT-X

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