Some people seem to be able to talk anybody into anything! Do they simply possess a natural talent that the rest of us can never hope to imitate? This refreshing books says "No!" and provides readers with a unique, proven, step-by-step analytical thinking process that anyone can use to analyze, organize, and present information in a persuasive way. The Anatomy of Persuasion literally dissects each step in the persuasion process. Readers will turn their great ideas into tangible realities as they learn how to: * apply the two major principles of communication * perceive the needs of others * present the features and benefits of their idea * understand the subconscious decisions people often make * create a logical, error-free proposal (oral or written) that will win the day.
A harrowing account of brainwashing’s pervasive role in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries This gripping book traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. When Pavlov introduced scientific approaches, his research was enthusiastically supported by Lenin and Stalin, setting the stage for major breakthroughs in tools for social, political, and religious control. Tracing these developments through many of the past century’s major conflagrations, Dimsdale narrates how when World War II erupted, governments secretly raced to develop drugs for interrogation. Brainwashing returned to the spotlight during the Cold War in the hands of the North Koreans and Chinese. In response, a huge Manhattan Project of the Mind was established to study memory obliteration, indoctrination during sleep, and hallucinogens. Cults used the techniques as well. Nobel laureates, university academics, intelligence operatives, criminals, and clerics all populate this shattering and dark story—one that hasn’t yet ended.
** Persuasion, manipulation & brainwashing. The most complete method of influence, ever. ** Did you know that most "classic" persuasion books are built on old research from the 1980's? Based on the science of psychology and the methods of masters, The Composite Persuasion is the long-awaited update to persuasion research for a new generation of persuaders, online and in real-life. Joel Marsh is a world-class Experience Architect who has compared over 40 persuasive disciplines, combining the best methods from the world's most persuasive experts into a single formula. From military training and movie scripts, to fortune tellers and scientists, all persuasion everywhere is the same. Learn how to "do" persuasion, fix your weaknesses, and avoid being manipulated, now.
An “entertaining” look at the psychology and neuroscience behind the act of influencing others (Kirkus Reviews). People try to persuade us every day. From the news to the Internet to coworkers and family, everyone and everything wants to influence our thoughts in some way. And in turn, we hope to persuade others. Understanding the dynamics of persuasion can help us to achieve our own goals—and resist being manipulated by those who don’t necessarily have our best interests at heart. Psychologist Kevin Dutton has identified a powerful strain of immediate, instinctual persuasion, a method of influence that allows people to disarm skepticism, win arguments, and close deals. With a combination of astute methods and in-depth research in the fields of psychology and neuroscience, Dutton’s fascinating and provocative book: Introduces the natural super-persuaders in our midst: Buddhist monks, magicians, advertisers, con men, hostage negotiators, and even psychopaths. Reveals which hidden pathways in the brain lead us to believe something even when we know it’s not true. Explains how group dynamics can make us more tolerant or deepen our extremism. Illuminates the five elements of SPICE (simplicity, perceived self-interest, incongruity, confidence, and empathy) for instantly effective persuasion. “[Split-Second Persuasion] offers some powerful insights into the art and science of getting people to do what you want.” —New Scientist
Illustrates how Oxford scholar Robert Burton used the resources available to a seventeenth century academic: genres and languages, as well as academic disciplines such as medicine and rhetoric. Demonstrates how early modern practices of knowledge and persuasion can offer a model for transdisciplinary scholarship today.
How does advertising work? Does it have to attract conscious attention in order to transmit a 'Unique Selling Proposition'? Or does it insinuate emotional associations into the subconscious mind? Or is it just about being famous... or maybe something else again?
Persuasive Techniques: The 21 Laws of Persuasion The book "Persuasive Techniques" explains all the 21 Laws of Persuasion and how they can be applied to everyday life, especially in business. Written in plain English, with a conversational tone that anyone can understand, Persuasive Techniques builds on the work of social psychologists such as Robert B. Cialdini and covers each and every law of persuasion. The book details almost 60 Theories of Persuasion, such as: "The Behavior Model", "The Halo Effect", "The Social Proof Principle", "The Cognitive Dissonance Theory", "The Ziegarnik Effect" etc. It also explains the work of Research Psychologists like: Sigmund Freud, Leon Festinger, Robert B. Cialdini, B. F. Skinner, Albert Bandura etc. Who Will Benefit From Reading "Persuasive Techniques"? Anyone interested in Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion, Subliminal Persuasion or Persuasive Techniques in general will learn a great deal. All the 21 Laws of Persuasion are covered as are all the most relevant persuasion theories and social psychology theorists. However, the book has a STRONG BUSINESS BIAS and will definitely help business people, internet marketers and entrepreneurs. "Persuasive Techniques" includes case studies, how each law can be applied and real-life examples of how these theories can benefit anyone and any business when applied properly. What Will You Discover From Reading "Persuasive Techniques"? Master the Power of Persuasion Discover How Subliminal Messages and Subliminal Persuasion works Learn Persuasive Techniques and Persuasive writing Techniques Persuasion, The Art of Persuasion, Persuasion Techniques, Persuasiveness and Methods of Persuasion Social Influence, Influencing, Influence Science and Practice How to Use Mind Control Techniques Persuasive Speaking and Tools of Persuasion Influence, Human Behavior, Mind Control and social Psychology Stop Being a Gullible Consumer And Much, Much More... People Who Read This Book: "I learned a lot from reading it! This is the most comprehensive, and accessible, book on marketing-related psychological theories I've ever seen."Moe Muise, KeywordsBlogger.com"You Can Understand Exactly How to Begin Applying These 21 Laws of Persuasion to Your Business Right Away!"Tim Nesbitt, TheAffiliateMarketingGuide.net"Richard's smashed it with this one - imagine a comprehensive book on the powers of persuasion with only the most essential details and tidbits in - no fluff, no random tangents... just value."Ben Palmer-Wilson, BenPalmerWilson.com"This is one book you don't want to miss out on! I'm adding my copy to my library of favorite marketing books right alongside of Robert B. Cialdini's books "Influence" and "YES - 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive". Cialdini's books are great but this book was written specifically help Internet Marketers." Steve Shulenski, StartaPhotographyBusinessToday.com"Richard gets it absolutely right. Richard explains and demonstrates how important psychology and really understanding what makes your potential target customers tick is in online marketing. I will read it again until I am confident that I've attained the level of psychological mastery that the author has obviously achieved." Steve Cowan, SteveCowan.com"This book taps into some advanced concepts, while still presenting the 'basic' info - so you don't need a degree in psychological theories to help you navigate the book (although I did get flashbacks of my last years in college...). The part that most marketers will enjoy is the "application" area in each Law of Persuasion chapter. This is the area that tells you how to use each specific law to help you sell and position your product." Danielle Lynn, DanielleLynn.com