Which theory was derived from a German scholar's observations of behavior during the Nazi regime in the 1930s and 1940s?

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The theory that was derived from a German scholar's observations of behavior during the Nazi regime in the 1930s and 1940s is the Spiral of Silence theory. This theory was proposed by Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, who observed that people are more likely to speak up about their opinions if they believe that their opinion is shared by the majority, and are less likely to speak up if they believe that their opinion is in the minority.

Which Theory Was Derived from a German Scholar's Observations of Behavior