Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Persuading refers to the act of convincing or influencing someone to adopt a particular belief, attitude, or behavior through various means such as arguments, appeals, or emotional manipulation.
Behavior refers to observable actions that individuals engage in.
Emotional Manipulation: Emotional manipulation involves using tactics such as guilt-tripping or fear-mongering to influence someone's feelings and behaviors.