CMX Dictionary

Rational egoism is a philosophy that advocates self-interest as the primary motivation for human actions, guided by reason and logic.

Reciprocation theory is a social psychology concept that suggests people are more likely to comply with a request if they feel they owe something to the requester.

Recognized status refers to an individual's acknowledgment or acceptance by a group, organization, or community for their skills, achievements, or contributions.

In Robert E. Kraut's book Building Successful Online Communities, he identifies recruitment as one of the basic issues of communities where new members must be recruited to overcome turnover. He identified 3 design claims to address the issue: interpersonal recruitment, word of mouth, and impersonal advertisement.  

Reputation refers to the collective evaluation of an individual or entity's character, reliability, and trustworthiness based on past behavior and interactions.

Role-playing video games (RPGs) are a genre of video games in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting and interact with other characters and the environment to complete quests and progress through the game.

Random sampling is a statistical method that involves selecting a sample from a larger population in a way that each member has an equal chance of being included, ensuring representativeness and minimizing bias.

Recognition refers to the act of acknowledging, appreciating, or validating someone's achievements, contributions, or qualities, often providing a sense of value and affirmation.

The relational dimension, as conceptualized by sociologist Joseph Gusfield, refers to the emotional and interpersonal aspects of community life, encompassing the sense of belonging, social connections, and shared values among community members.

Relations in the context of group dynamics refer to the patterns of interactions, connections, and social bonds formed among members within a group.

Replication testing refers to the process of conducting additional studies or experiments to reproduce and validate the findings of a previous study, enhancing the reliability and credibility of scientific research.

The representativeness heuristic is a cognitive bias where individuals make judgments or decisions based on how closely an event or person matches a particular prototype or stereotype.

A reputation system is a mechanism used in online platforms to evaluate and establish the credibility, trustworthiness, and social standing of individuals based on their behavior and interactions within the community.

Reputation systems are mechanisms used in online platforms to assess and display the perceived trustworthiness or reliability of individuals or entities based on their past behavior and interactions.

Roles, in the context of group dynamics, refer to the expected behaviors, functions, and responsibilities assigned to individuals within a group or social setting.

The relative-price effect refers to the influence of price changes on consumer choices, where individuals tend to choose a product or service based on its price relative to other available options.