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'''Emotional manipulation''' is the exploitation of someone's deep longings or fleeting attitudes, for one's own benefit. It is usually associated with [[propaganda]] or [[advertising]] campaigns. | '''Emotional manipulation''' is the exploitation of someone's deep longings or fleeting attitudes, for one's own benefit. It is usually associated with [[propaganda]] or [[advertising]] campaigns. | ||
| − | For instance, to sell cars or tools to a man, advertisers typically show an attractive | + | For instance, to sell cars or tools to a man, advertisers typically show an attractive woman in the same picture as the product. |
| − | Rather famously, [[Barack Obama]] sold "hope" in his 2008 Presidential campaign. | + | Rather famously, [[Barack Obama]] sold "hope" in his 2008 Presidential campaign. |
[[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
[[Category:Liberal Traits]] | [[Category:Liberal Traits]] | ||
Revision as of 18:14, January 24, 2012
Emotional manipulation is the exploitation of someone's deep longings or fleeting attitudes, for one's own benefit. It is usually associated with propaganda or advertising campaigns.
For instance, to sell cars or tools to a man, advertisers typically show an attractive woman in the same picture as the product.
Rather famously, Barack Obama sold "hope" in his 2008 Presidential campaign.