PSYC-2707EL Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Proof, Normative Social Influence, Cognitive Dissonance

• School: Laurentian
• Department: Psychology / Psychologie
• Course: PSYC-2707EL
• Professor: Emond

Document Summary

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