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Effects of fear and specificity of recommendation upon attitudes and behavior

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ID10154164
AuthorsHoward Leventhal (0000-0001-5601-2500, corresponding author), Robert Singer, Susan Jones (0000-0003-0639-1586), Susan E Jones (0000-0002-3052-2542)
Year1965
Volume2
Issue1
Pages20-29
Publication date1965-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Personality and Social Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-3514 • E-ISSN: 1939-1315
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/h0022089
PMID14313839
OpenAlexW2024464792
LanguageEN
Citations received123
References cited11

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Unique citing works123
Citations per year2,05
Citation span1966 - 2026 (61)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 115
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