Psychol Sci August 2008 PMID 18816290

I am too just like you: nonconscious mimicry as an automatic behavioral response to social exclusion.

Jessica L Lakin, Tanya L Chartrand, Robert M Arkin

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Overall, these discussions show genuine interest and moderate engagement, with examples such as references to the phenomenon of group chanting and coordination, highlighting the social importance as discussed in the article. The tone varies from casual comments about group behavior to more analytical notes connecting the research to broader social and political contexts, illustrating both the relevance and application of the study's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of social exclusion and mimicry, citing the article as validating existing theories about group behavior and social bonding.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by referencing specific concepts like behavioral mimicry, ingroup responses, and group dynamics, along with Enthusiastic mentions of related studies and topics.

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Comments reflect moderate engagement, with some posts analyzing ideas (e.g., applications to politics) and referencing scientific concepts, but few delve deeply into methodological details.

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The discussions seem to recognize the significance of the research in understanding social cohesion and exclusion, though mostly through commentary and examples rather than explicit calls for action.

Abstract in brief

  • The research investigates how social exclusion causes psychological and emotional distress, leading excluded individuals to seek social connection through automatic behaviors like mimicry.
  • Experiment 1 found that people who were excluded demonstrated increased nonconscious mimicry of others during interactions, compared to those who were not excluded.
  • Experiment 2 showed that excluded individuals selectively mimic ingroup members more than outgroup members, indicating that nonconscious mimicry is context-sensitive and may serve as an automatic strategy to regain a sense of belonging.]

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Altay de Souza
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SciShow
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Groups basking in the glow of coordinated activity can be better at cooperating, but the results of group synchronicity aren't always positive. https://t.co/YCndHpLOrk https://t.co/5TcVDftNDy

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Skywise
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@VicedRhino @StickProfessor @Can_Atheist @Surisskeptic It might be a useful topic - if for nothing else it list the studies :) https://t.co/5ayVlJE0UV

Jun 4, 2019 · 1 like · 7,602 followers View post →
Brandon Ng
@kelticwai17 · X

Next up on the docket for my seminar this week: Lakin et al. (2008) on the relationship between social exclusion and behavioral mimicry (and ingroup specificity in said mimicry). Interesting article w/ regard to divergent responses to social exclusion. https://t.co/iQiGHXPiOH

Sep 13, 2020 · 1 like · 3,124 followers View post →
NoVAWitchcraft
@NoVAWitchcraft · X

"Groups that chant together, stay together". This isn't new information, but it's certainly validating and it's engagingly delivered. Thanks @BritGarner/@SciShow! https://t.co/Vv3jyNmuOu

Jun 5, 2019 · 1 like · 112 followers View post →

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Altay de Souza
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Ingrid Mendes
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RT @altayals: Eu odeio o twitter, mas excepcionalmente tenho de abrir uma exceção para uma pérola: um estimado amigo disse sobre um episódi…

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RT @altayals: Eu odeio o twitter, mas excepcionalmente tenho de abrir uma exceção para uma pérola: um estimado amigo disse sobre um episódi…

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Altay de Souza
@altayals · X

Eu odeio o twitter, mas excepcionalmente tenho de abrir uma exceção para uma pérola: um estimado amigo disse sobre um episódio de brochada o seguinte: "O Nintendinho travou". Morri não só pela empatia, mas tbm alteridade. @naruhodopodcast ep 215: https://t.co/3xK7y0VWVv

Mar 23, 2024 · 89 likes · 8 shares · 17,260 followers View post →
Altay de Souza
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@srBeholder https://t.co/q2uCCaAnYk

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Mondai
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@JardelB76301543 @KnollPilar @rogeriobertani @TorricilasLucas @schrarstzhaupt Por exemplo, no BR tivemos essa "onda infinita" q não baixava por nada. Isso acontece pq somos continentais. Então, cada estado tem uma onda que soma com as ondas dos outros estados q estão em patamares diferentes... É um fenômeno parecido com esse aqui: https://t.co/KUGJBrsi23

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Mondai
@mondai_puppet · X

@JardelB76301543 @KnollPilar @rogeriobertani @TorricilasLucas @schrarstzhaupt Por exemplo, no BR tivemos essa "onda infinita" q não baixava por nada. Isso acontece pq somos continentais. Então, cada estado tem uma onda que soma com as ondas dos outros estados q estão em patamares diferentes... É um fenômeno parecido com esse aqui: https://t.co/KUGJBrsPRB

Jan 21, 2022 · 354 followers View post →
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אנשים שהודרו גם מחקים יותר את התנהגותם של אנשים אחרים בניסיון לא־מודע לבנות אמון (2008 ,Lakin & others). https://t.co/MprsJCKXdk

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Brandon Ng
@kelticwai17 · X

Next up on the docket for my seminar this week: Lakin et al. (2008) on the relationship between social exclusion and behavioral mimicry (and ingroup specificity in said mimicry). Interesting article w/ regard to divergent responses to social exclusion. https://t.co/iQiGHXPiOH

Sep 13, 2020 · 1 like · 3,124 followers View post →
NoVAWitchcraft
@NoVAWitchcraft · X

"Groups that chant together, stay together". This isn't new information, but it's certainly validating and it's engagingly delivered. Thanks @BritGarner/@SciShow! https://t.co/Vv3jyNmuOu

Jun 5, 2019 · 1 like · 112 followers View post →
Skywise
@Skywise001 · X

@VicedRhino @StickProfessor @Can_Atheist @Surisskeptic It might be a useful topic - if for nothing else it list the studies :) https://t.co/5ayVlJE0UV

Jun 4, 2019 · 1 like · 7,602 followers View post →
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Beltalowda
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Apply these concepts to today's politics and it makes so much more sense https://t.co/wmIEE7IrZg

May 31, 2019 · 175 followers View post →
ImmaLion
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Liked on YouTube: Groups That Chant Together, Stay Together https://t.co/Bnwu9m1Bl3

May 30, 2019 · 162 followers View post →
William Wallace
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RT @SciShow: Groups basking in the glow of coordinated activity can be better at cooperating, but the results of group synchronicity aren't…

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RT @SciShow: Groups basking in the glow of coordinated activity can be better at cooperating, but the results of group synchronicity aren't…

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Groups That Chant Together, Stay Together https://t.co/noB4frMR0v via @YouTube

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Groups That Chant Together, Stay Together https://t.co/lZwDJrBpf7

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SciShow
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Groups basking in the glow of coordinated activity can be better at cooperating, but the results of group synchronicity aren't always positive. https://t.co/YCndHpLOrk https://t.co/5TcVDftNDy

May 30, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 115,443 followers View post →