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noun - the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
INGRATIATION - Ingratiation is a psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target. This...
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the state of being ingratiated |
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments |
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Ingratiation is a psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target. This term was coined by social psychologist Edward E. Jones, who further defined ingratiation as "a class of strategic behaviors illicitly designed to influence a particular other person concerning the attractiveness of one's personal qualities." Ingratiation research has identified some specific tactics of employing ingratiation:* Complimentary Other-Enhancement: the act of using compliments or flattery to improve the esteem of another individual. * Conformity in Opinion, Judgment, and Behavior: altering the expression of one's personal opinions to match the opinion(s) of another individual. * Self-Presentation or Self-Promotion: explicit presentation of an individual's own characteristics, typically done in a favorable manner. * Rendering Favors: Performing helpful requests for another individual. * Modesty: Moderating the estimation of one's own ab |