Persuasion is simply part of social life. The idea of either symbolically or rationally make us think in certain ways, or accept new ideas and be compelled to take certain actions is actually what Psychology is.
Of the many ways in which persuasion can affect us, here are some that the Psychology of Persuasion can tell us about how to influence other people:
o Create a need. This is a well-known method of persuading; you should create a need or add some appeal to one that's already there. This kind of persuasion appeals to some deep-seated needs. They include love, security, self-respect, or self-actualization.
o Appeal to social needs. This is another way in which persuasion can work effectively. What comes under this rubric is the idea of popularity or even fame. One way in which this kind of persuasion takes place is in those television ads where a famous person is endorsing a product. The idea behind this is that if you use the same product, you are going to be like that celebrity in some way. This kind of advertising is quite an effective use of persuasion.
o Applying loaded words or images. …show more content…
These strategies are mentioned in the paragraph above. In its literal sense, psychology is the study of the soul, and the soul in this sense is the actual individual. This way Psychology is involved in issues concerning pleasure or pain, and these issues can have a great influence on your values and can influence the ways in which you might use new skills. Persuasion is, therefore, a kind of leading of people along lines that you can both