(US, politics) A theory concerning observed discrepancies between opinion polls and election outcomes, according to which some white voters who intend to vote for a white candidate may tell pollsters that they are undecided or likely to vote for a non-white candidate, for fear of being accused of racism.

(US, politics) Synonym of Bradley effect (“theory about white voters and polling”)

A problem-solving mindset displayed where a simpler solution for solving a particular problem type is not noticed due to thinking being fixed into a particular logic pattern by earlier repetitions of similar solutions.

plural of Einstellung effect

The theory that people who have completed an academic degree earn more income, not because of the knowledge they gained during their education, but rather because their degree indicates things about their personality that employers find favourable.

(economics) The situation where the demand for a certain good by individuals of a higher income level is inversely related to its demand by those of a lower income level.

plural of snob effect

plural of ill effect

(Often plural) A detrimental or harmful effect.

plural of hierarchy of effects