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(Note: This
tactic is still in "outline" phase. More to come on this subject.)
Technique: Appeal
to the listener's deepest fears and most irrational hopes while playing
to their most simplistic beliefs. Arouse fear of what might happen if your
preferred course of action is not followed. (p.59 age of prop). Threaten
the audience with dire consequences if a certain course of action is not
followed and then provide them with that course of action. Directly relate
your opponent’s position with the feared outcome. Research shows that the
more frightened a person becomes as a result of some information, the more
likely they are to take a preventative action. Remember that your opponent
creates fear. You offer relief. Not only should you associate your opponents
policies with a dreaded outcome, but also remind them that if they go with
his position (or at least don’t go against it), there will be nothing they
can do to prevent the threatening situation. In summary, instill fear.
Connect that fear to your opponent's position, remind them that, with him,
there is no hope. Provide specific, simple and clear instructions regarding
the actions that should be taken to find relief. Fear distracts and motivates
the frightened to seek relief from that fear.(Ex p 214 Age of Prop)
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