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==Origin==

==Origin==

[[Latin]] popularis, from populus [[the people]], a people

[[Latin]] popularis, from populus [[the people]], a people

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1548]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1548]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: of or relating to the general [[public]]

*1: of or relating to the general [[public]]

==Description==

==Description==

'''Popularity''' is the [[quality]] of being well-liked or common, or having a high [[social status]]. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's [[personal]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_system value systems] and form a [[vital]] component of success in people-oriented fields such as [[management]], [[politics]], and [[entertainment]], among others.

'''Popularity''' is the [[quality]] of being well-liked or common, or having a high [[social status]]. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's [[personal]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_system value systems] and form a [[vital]] component of success in people-oriented fields such as [[management]], [[politics]], and [[entertainment]], among others.

Borrowed from the [[Latin]] popularis in 1490, originally meant common or "being well-liked". The use of the [[word]] popular to mean the "[[fact]] or condition of being well liked by [[the people]]" is seen originally in 1601.

Borrowed from the [[Latin]] popularis in 1490, originally meant common or "being well-liked". The use of the [[word]] popular to mean the "[[fact]] or condition of being well liked by [[the people]]" is seen originally in 1601.

Many [[different]] variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves [[respect]] in two directions: a popular [[person]] is [[respect]]ed by [[peers]] and will [[reciprocate]] that respect, thus reinforcing the [[belief]] of deserving the popularity. Likewise, amicability is an important component of popularity, as a [[person]] who does not like others is unlikely to be liked by others. This [[reciprocal]] [[nature]] of interpersonal popularity is often overlooked by people (particularly [[the young]]) who are attempting to become popular: being loud may be successful in gaining [[attention]], but is unlikely to provide [[mutual]] [[respect]].

Many [[different]] variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves [[respect]] in two directions: a popular [[person]] is [[respect]]ed by [[peers]] and will [[reciprocate]] that respect, thus reinforcing the [[belief]] of deserving the popularity. Likewise, amicability is an important component of popularity, as a [[person]] who does not like others is unlikely to be liked by others. This [[reciprocal]] [[nature]] of interpersonal popularity is often overlooked by people (particularly [[the young]]) who are attempting to become popular: being loud may be successful in gaining [[attention]], but is unlikely to provide [[mutual]] [[respect]].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroimaging Neuroimaging] identifies the anterior [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insula insula] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_cingulate anterior cingulate] as key areas in the [[brain]] determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their [[peer]] [[group]]. The [[influence]] of one's peer group upon is strongest during [[adolescence]].

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroimaging Neuroimaging] identifies the anterior [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insula insula] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_cingulate anterior cingulate] as key areas in the [[brain]] determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their [[peer]] [[group]]. The [[influence]] of one's peer group upon is strongest during [[adolescence]].

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]