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Social Proof in UX

Summary: Users take cues from other humans: if many others like something or do something, that makes people feel that this thing must be good.

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People are guided by other people’s behavior, so we can represent the actions, beliefs, and advice of the crowd in a design to influence users.

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Alita Joyce is a User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. She is a mixed-methods researcher with a specialization in cognitive psychology and behavioral observation. Alita has published research on a diverse range of topics, such as interface design patterns, young technology users, social media, emerging technologies, and strategic design initiatives. 

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