Steinzor effect

in discussion groups, the tendency for individuals to speak immediately after those sitting opposite them speak. The effect is strongest in leaderless groups. See also head-of-the-table effect. [Bernard Steinzor (1920–2010) U.S. clinical psychologist]

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November 23rd 2024

successive reproduction

see repeated reproduction.