Suggestibility: Suggestibility in psychology refers to the degree to which individuals accept and internalize ideas or information suggested by others. It involves the tendency to conform to others' opinions or incorporate misleading information into one's memory and beliefs. Suggestibility varies among individuals and can be influenced by factors like authority, persuasion techniques, and the individual's mental state or susceptibility. See also Beliefs, Thinking, Groupthink, Forensic interviews, Persuasion, Group dominance, Authority, Power, Conformity, Self._____________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. |