Emotional selection in memes
The case of urban legends
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6203597 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chip Heath, Chris Bell (0009-0000-6839-7532), Emily Sternberg |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1028-1041 |
| Publication date | 2001-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-3514 • E-ISSN: 1939-1315 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1037/0022-3514.81.6.1028 |
| OpenAlex | W4244541774 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 129 |
| References cited | 32 |
Selection (genetic algorithm) · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Humor Studies and Applications · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 129 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 5,61 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2026 (24) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 120 |