##  [Third-Person Effect](/third-person-effect) 

  ##  [Third-Person Effect](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/third-person-effect-0) 

  

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Definition

A communication theory that people tend to perceive media messages as having a greater persuasive or harmful effect on others than on themselves; this biased perception can influence individual behaviour, editorial decisions and policy making.