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TM99

(8,352 posts)
17. Human psychology
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:24 AM
Nov 2012

While Romney is so 'obvious' as you say, human psychology comes into play.

If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend a colleague of mine's work - Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini. Understanding his six principles of persuasion will show you why we human beings are, despite being even highly intelligent, so susceptible to psychology manipulation even when it is staring us in the face.

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And it's legitimate. Sweet Freedom Nov 2012 #1
It must have been her magical vagina! southerncrone Nov 2012 #2
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I never stopped believing.. kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #4
A sincere question Bluestar Nov 2012 #5
Mercury is very minor Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #6
Thanks, Rick! Bluestar Nov 2012 #7
the W thing was a satire site magical thyme Nov 2012 #8
o Well Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #9
they all are. it's gotten increasingly difficult to distinguish the satire from the real. magical thyme Nov 2012 #10
Another answer TM99 Nov 2012 #11
Welcome to DU and to ASAH, TM99. I don't get here often these days, but japple Nov 2012 #12
Good to "see" you Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #13
Thank you TM99 Nov 2012 #18
Welcome aboard Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #21
Thank you Japple TM99 Nov 2012 #19
Thanks for this explanation! Bluestar Nov 2012 #14
You are very welcome TM99 Nov 2012 #16
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Human psychology TM99 Nov 2012 #17
I think Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #20
There's so much coming... 'undone' besides the republican party... noel711 Nov 2012 #22
It's all unraveling sandyshoes17 Nov 2012 #23
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