pluralistic ignorance

collocation in English

meaningsofpluralistandignorance

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pluralist
adjective
uk
/ˈplʊə.rə.lɪst/us
/ˈplʊr.əl.ɪst/
including or considering many different types of people, with different beliefs, opinions, ...
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ignorance
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/us
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/
lack of knowledge, understanding, or information ...
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(Definition ofpluralistandignorancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpluralistic ignorance

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Pluralisticignorancereflects the perception of a difference between the self and the group.
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Fortunately,pluralisticignorancecan be dispelled, and its negative consequences alleviated, through education.
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Another case ofpluralisticignorancethat is familiar to many college students concerns drinking on campus.
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In short,pluralisticignoranceis a bias about a social group, held by a social group.
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In some cases ofpluralisticignorance, most people falsely believe the social norm is one thing, but in fact very few people hold that view.
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This is an example ofpluralisticignoranceor social proof.
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There may also bepluralisticignoranceon the part of youth regarding how their attitudes compare to peers and parents.
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The story may be explained bypluralisticignorance.
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This phenomenon is known aspluralisticignorance.
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Research has shown thatpluralisticignoranceplagues not only those who indulge, but also those who abstain: from gambling, smoking and drinking and among some who follow vegetarianism.
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