People can express one-sided opinions or values {propaganda, group}|, to reach immediate goals or influence public opinion. For example, people can raise anxiety about safety and security, such as suggesting hidden enemies or dangers. They can gain attention by emphasizing negative aspects.
Stage public demonstrations or cite poll numbers to claim wide support {bandwagon}|.
Connect one-sided opinions with positive emotional values, such as similar accepted opinions {card stacking}|.
Make unfounded accusations about people {character assassination}.
Use someone or something else {front, propaganda}| to state true goal, to conceal actual group.
Connect one-sided opinions with positive emotional values, such as accepted generalities {glittering generality}|.
Connect one-sided opinions with positive emotional values, such as popular beliefs {just plain folks}|.
Have prestigious people state one-sided opinions or state that the opinions are good {testimonial}|.
Connect one-sided opinions with positive emotional values {value transfer}| {transfer of value}, such as glittering generality, card stacking, or just plain folks.
6-Sociology-Sociological Group-Communication
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