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DiFonzo, Nicholas.

Rumor psychology social and organizational approaches Nicholas DiFonzo and Prashant Bordia. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC American Psychological Association c2007. - x, 292 p. ill. 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-276) and indexes.

Defining rumor -- Forms, frequency, and fallout of rumors -- Psychological factors in rumor spread -- Factors associated with belief in rumor -- Rumor as sense making -- Rumor accuracy : patterns of content change, conceptualization, and overall accuracy -- Mechanisms facilitating rumor accuracy and inaccuracy -- Trust and organizational rumor transmission -- Rumor management -- Summary, model, and research agenda.

ISBN: 1591474264 9781591474265 (hbk.) 9781591474265

LCCN: 2006009552

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA680803

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013558098 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rumor.
Social psychology
Organizational behavior

LC Class. No.: HM1241 / .D54 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 302.24 / D5699r