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The Sleeper Effect: Why Discounted Messages Gain Persuasive Power Over Time

Posted by Mário Machado June 13, 2026
Understand the sleeper effect psychology (Carl Hovland, 1949): why messages from untrusted sources become more persuasive weeks later as source memory fades.
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The Door-in-the-Face Technique (Rejection-Then-Retreat): How Concessions Drive Persuasion

Posted by Mário Machado June 12, 2026
Understand the door in the face technique (Cialdini, 1975): how making an extreme request followed by a smaller concession triples compliance rates.
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The Propinquity Effect: How Proximity Shapes Human Relationships

Posted by Mário Machado May 10, 2026
Learn how the propinquity effect psychology (Festinger, Schachter, & Back, 1950) proves that physical and functional closeness drives human friendships and trust.
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Psychological Reactance: Why Your Brain Rebels Against Rules

Posted by Mário Machado May 2, 2026
Explore psychological reactance theory (Jack Brehm, 1966): why threats to personal freedom trigger defiance and how to communicate without resistance.
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The Benjamin Franklin Effect: How Doing Favors Creates Liking

Posted by Mário Machado May 2, 2026
Explore the benjamin franklin effect psychology (Jecker & Landy, 1969): why asking a rival for a small favor makes them like and respect you more.
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