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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > psychological processes > interpersonal influence
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > interpersonal influence
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > interpersonal influence

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interpersonal influence  

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  • Interpersonal influence (also known as social influence) has occurred whenever the actions of one or more individuals influence the behavior or beliefs of one or more other individuals. Relationships thrive or decay according to how well the participants agree with one another about important decisions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Interpersonal Influence]

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