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Belief congruence: Belief congruence in psychology refers to the alignment or similarity between an individual's beliefs and the beliefs of those in their social environment. People tend to seek and associate with others who share similar beliefs, fostering a sense of belonging and reinforcing existing attitudes. This phenomenon can influence social cohesion and the formation of group identities. See also Conformity, Groupthink, Group behavior._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Psychological Theories | Belief Congruence | Psychological Theories | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-03-29 |