Target of a Persuasion Technique

Target of a Persuasion Technique

Describe an instance in which you were a Target of a Persuasion Technique discussed in this class/text AND you succumbed to it (i.e., the technique was successful) and you regretted it later.

1. What technique did the user of the Persuasion technique employ, as discussed in our text (Chapter 7)? and,

2. Now that you’ve learned about Resisting Persuasion techniques (titled section in the chapter), what you you wish your reaction (thinking or behavior) had been?

Book : Social Psychology (13th Ed.) David G. Myers, Jean Twenge (best to have the latest edition; it is not on reserve)

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Psychology

I used to pass next to a jewelry store on my way home from college, and from the reputation everybody I knew talked of how expensive and unique the products from the store were. Although I am not a fan of jewelry myself, my friend Suzie liked jewelry so much especially pearled necklaces. 

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