Consensus Principle

People are influenced by the actions and opinions of others and tend to follow social group norms.

Often confused with

Scarcity Principle
Scarcity says few are available; consensus says many other people already chose it.
Unity Principle
Consensus is following what many people do; unity is being swayed by a group you already belong to.

Taught in

See also

2.2.C.1 · 2.2.C.4