About Psychology: The Art and Science of Persuasion

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Persuasion exerts a powerful influence over our lives. Marketers try to persuade us to buy their products. Politicians try to convince us to vote for a specific party. In this week's newsletter, learn more about the psychology of persuasion. What Is Persuasion? When you think about persuasion, what comes to mind? Learn more about how experts define persuasion and how contemporary persuasion differs from the past... Learn more Search Related Topics:  persuasion  social influence  Persuasion Techniques Everyday we are faced with persuasion, especially in the form of advertisements. Learn more about persuasion techniques that have been identified by social psychologists... Learn more Search Related Topics:  psychology of persuasion  persuasion techniques  The Rule of Reciprocity Have you ever felt compelled to buy something after a salesman offers you a free sample? Learn more about the powerful influence the rule of reciprocity has on your behavior... Learn more Search Related Topics:  reciprocity  conformity  persuasion The Rule of Commitment The rule of commitment is a type of social norm that can be used to influence our behavior. Learn more about how this rule works and how marketers can use it to get you to buy... Learn more Search Related Topics:  commitment  persuasion  compliance Related Searches Psychology Training Psychology Test A2 Level Psychology Psychology Studies Social Psychology Featured Articles The Milgram Obedience Experiment Decision-Making Strategies Stages of Child Development What Is the Rorschach Inkblot Test? How to Pass Your Psychology Class Psychology Dictionary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Color Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Examples of APA Format What's Your Leadership Style?   Follow me on: Advertisement