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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > influence (psychology) > stealing thunder
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... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organizational behavior > leadership theory > influence (psychology) > stealing thunder
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > organizational behavior > leadership theory > influence (psychology) > stealing thunder
... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization studies encyc > leadership theory > influence (psychology) > stealing thunder

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stealing thunder  

Definition

  • Definition Stealing thunder is a social influence tactic in which in anticipation of negative information being revealed about a person, that person chooses to reveal it first. By doing so, the negative impact is reduced or, in some cases, eliminated. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Stealing Thunder]

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