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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > rumor
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > cognitions and feelings > rumor

Preferred term

rumor  

Definition(s)

  • A rumor is an unverified account or explanation of an event that is transmitted from person to person. Rumors may be transmitted for specific reasons, such as to blame a person or group member for a particular action or to harm a reputation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Rumor]

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Belongs to group

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JHWV15LG-S

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