Emotional Manipulation Tactics
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It reveals the strategies behind political propaganda, drawing from affective psychology to demonstrate how emotions are weaponized for political gain in Western democracies.
The book examines how political actors exploit emotional vulnerabilities and what psychological mechanisms make us susceptible to manipulation.
The book progresses by first introducing core concepts of affective psychology, then moves to specific emotional manipulation tactics like fear-mongering and appeals to national identity.
Each tactic is examined with historical and contemporary examples.
For instance, the creation of in-groups and out-groups is a common tactic.
Readers will learn to recognize these strategies in political speeches, advertising campaigns, and social media.
Ultimately, Emotional Manipulation Tactics serves as a practical guide to recognizing and resisting these subtle influences.
It culminates in a discussion of ethical implications and offers strategies for critical thinking and emotional self-defense, equipping readers to become more informed consumers of political information.
