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Techniques of Influence
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History
12th Grade
01/18/2011

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Bandwagon
Definition
Urge everyone to get on the bandwagon, join the crowd, don't miss out, most people agree with us - you should too
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Card Stacking
Definition
Select only facts which prove your point, ignore others, don't acknowledge the other side
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Consequences
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Present probable consequences of a policy based on facts, logic or comparisons with similar events/actions elsewhere
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Doom Saying
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Predict bad things will happen (the worse the better) to prove your point
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Glittering Generalities
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Use vague but well known ideas that everyone can support: peace, freedom, democracy
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Misquoting
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Quote someone incorrectly or quote only part of what was said to create a misleading impression (out of context, w/o explanation)
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Name Calling
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Give someone a label that people fear or dislike such as: radical, liberal, rightwing, warlike, ignorant, un-American - appeal to prejudice
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Spread Information
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Quote actual voting records/speeches/actions or candidates, present expert opinions, documented facts
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Stereotype
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Oversimplify an issue with a label: all American favor, every Californian knows, national security issue
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Testimonial
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Have a well known person support an issue - they don't have to know everything about it
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Transfer
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Use names/symbols with positive images to support an issue: u.s. Flag, eagle, cowboy
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Plain Folk
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Relate to common people: working mans friend, I feel your pain
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