The Art of Persuasion

“You can’t think about it. You just have to do it. You said you were gonna do it. Like I don’t get why you aren’t.” Michelle Carter, found guilty of manslaughter, encouraged her boyfriend over text messages to commit suicide.   She texted him dozens of times saying things like: “You can’t keep living this way.” And, “Just do it, babe.” The messages continued for days until finally her boyfriend, Conrad Roy, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in his truck. One of the reasons this case is controversial is because Michelle Carter was not at the scene of the crime. She was put on trial for the power of her own persuasion. The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, listed several reasons for learning the art of persuasion. Some of them include: Persuasion is an excellent tool for teaching. Arguing both sides of the equation will lead to a more informed decision. Persuasion is an excellent way to defend oneself. Elocution was the highest standard for a politician at that time, however many other professions benefited from persuasion. Business, sales, and certainly law have all used the art of persuasion to gain successful results. While many people expect the practice when dealing with various companies, relationships may also have their own form of persuasion. A number of tactics may be used by persuasive partners who choose to manipulate.  Some of these include: Emotional blackmail. Some partners may use rage or threats to control their significant other. Shame ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Bullying Personality Relationships Suicide Trauma attention seeking Blame Conrad Roy III Denial Emotional Abuse Empathy Guilt Manipulation Michelle Carter Persuasion Psychological Manipulation Source Type: blogs