We present a model that explores the influence of persuasion in a population of agents with positive and negative opinion orientations. The opinion of each agent is represented by an integer number k that expresses its level of agreement on a given issue, from totally against k = −M to totally in favor k = M . Same-orientation agents persuade each other with probability p, becoming more extreme...

In this paper, we introduce a set of novel distance metrics that use model based representations for trajectories. We determine the similarity of trajectories using the conformity of the corresponding HMM models. These metrics enable the comparison of trajectories without any limitations of the conventional measures. They accurately identify the coordinate, orientation, and speed affinity. The ...

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between family communication patterns and self-concept among youth in rural areas.The sample consisted of 315 participants (150 boys 165 girls), selected using a simple random sampling technique. The RevisedFamily Communication Pattern (RFCP) Survey, which has two dimensions - conversational orientation conformity orientation,was used measure var...

Abstract Political conservatives' opposition to COVID-19 restrictions is puzzling given the well-documented links between conservatism and conformity, threat sensitivity, pathogen aversion. We propose a resolution based on Dual Foundations Theory of ideology, which holds that ideology comprises two dimensions, one reflecting trade-offs threat-driven conformity individualism, another empathy-dri...

Confronted with well-informed consumers, the firms have to take everything into consideration. Through the classic game theory, pricing mechanism is discussed with different characteristics of consumer behavior. The consumer population is heterogeneous along two dimensions: they may have an inclination towards the obedience of the public and different degrees of patience. After introducing the ...

Sexism toward women in online video game environments has become a pervasive and divisive issue in the gaming community. In this study, we sought to determine what personality traits, demographic variables, and levels of game play predicted sexist attitudes towards women who play video games. Male and female participants (N = 301) who were players of networked video games were invited to partic...