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The Effect of Suggestive Cues in Influencing Human Perception

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Suggestion is the medium through information of a perspective is shared. The act suggestion, conveyed through verbal, visual, or sensory cues, alters an individual’s behaviour or actions, defined as social influence. This research focuses on how social influence and suggestive cues shape human perception and investigates how suggestive verbal input influence perception of visual anomalies in images. Participants were divided in two groups and were shown images and questioned, with one of the groups receiving a verbal suggestive cue. The results suggest that suggestive cues influenced perception in certain participants; however, patterns across gender and age could not be conclusively established, likely due to the limited sample size. Psychological reactance was also observed, with several participants resisting the cues or forming interpretations contrary to the suggestion. Locus of control (LOC)—the belief regarding the extent to which outcomes are determined by one’s own actions versus external forces—has been linked to individual differences in suggestibility. These preliminary findings suggest that suggestion can influence visual perception, but individual differences and task context may change this effect. The research findings contribute to understanding of how humans process suggestion and highlight the complexity of perception as shaped by social influence.

Examining the Influence of Locus of Control on Citizenship Behavior: The Mediating Role of Naturalistic Intelligence in Urban Sustainability

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This study aims to examine the relationship between Locus of Control (LOC), Naturalistic Intelligence (NI), and Behavioral Citizenship (BC) in the context of sustainable cities in Indonesia. The primary objective is to investigate how LOC influences BC and the mediating role of NI in this relationship. The research was conducted in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, with a sample of 200 participants. Data were collected using a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale, and analysis was performed using Path Analysis with SmartPLS software. The key findings demonstrate that LOC positively impacts both NI and BC, with NI serving as a significant mediator between LOC and BC. Individuals with a high sense of control over their lives and strong naturalistic intelligence are more likely to engage in pro-environmental and community-oriented behaviors. These findings underscore the importance of psychological factors in promoting sustainable citizenship behaviors. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the role of naturalistic intelligence as a crucial mediator in the relationship between personal control and active citizenship. It also offers practical insights for urban policymakers and community leaders, emphasizing the need to incorporate environmental education and psychological empowerment into urban sustainability programs to foster greater community engagement and responsibility.