Discussions: Persuasion and Argumentation

Discussion 1

Choose the "principles of compliance gaining" from Chapter 12 that you feel are the most effective. Explain the basis for the persuasiveness of these tactics and provide examples of how these tactics could be improved. Describe which groups of people are most susceptible to the tactics you analyze.

Your initial response should be 150-200 words in length. Please support your claims with examples from the text, required and recommended material, and/or scholarly articles. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings by Day 7.

Discussion 2

How does gender affect persuasion? Predict whether or not gender persuasion tactics will increase or decrease over the next 50 years, and why.

Your initial response should be 150-200 words in length. Please support your claims with examples from the text, required and recommended material, and/or scholarly articles.