Asked by Demarcus Johnson on Jul 07, 2024

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How can an individual protect himself against manipulation?

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing someone or something to do what one wants, often in a deceitful or unfair way.

  • Distinguish between ethical persuasion and manipulation.
  • Identify warning signals of manipulation.
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Camryn YbarraJul 09, 2024
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An individual can protect himself against manipulation by:
1)Being clear about his convictions and why he holds them.2)Basing his acceptance of a persuader on the strength of the persuader's reasoning,not simply because the persuader has connected with him emotionally.3)Doubting the truth of what is being said;asking questions of speakers before being convinced by the power of their words that they are right.4)Knowing the source of information.5)Considering the needs of others besides himself.