bandwagon effect

• Phénomène psychologique et social par lequel les individus adoptent un comportement, une opinion ou une mode simplement parce que beaucoup d'autres le font, entraînant souvent une popularité croissante de la tendance.

A psychological phenomenon where people adopt certain behaviors, styles, or attitudes simply because others are doing so, often leading to a trend gaining rapid popularity.

1. Social phenomenonB2formal

   The tendency for people to adopt certain behaviors, styles, or attitudes simply because others are doing so.

   effet de mode

   • The bandwagon effect caused many investors to buy the same stock.
   • Politicians often rely on the bandwagon effect to gain support.
   • The bandwagon effect can be seen in fashion trends and viral challenges.