Conversely, the opinions of others also impact our behavior and the way we view ourselves.
Another example is how people sometimes behave differently in groups than they would if they were alone.
Environmental and situational variables play an essential role in how people behave.
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Both can have a strong influence on our behavior.
Expectation confirmation is one common social psychological concept that can influence how we interpret other people’s behavior.
This helps simplify our worldview.
However, it also skews our perception and can contribute to stereotyping.
While behavior can be informative, it can also be misleading.
