Principles of persuasion
Persuasion can attempt to influence a person's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors. Persuasion is an act or process of presenting arguments to move, motivate, or change your audience belief, theories, and methods. The six principles of persuasion are principles of reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment, consistency, and consensus and liking safety.
Principles of reciprocity
When we give persuasive speech we expect feedback from our audience .Reciprocity is what we expect to receive in exchange of what we give. Reciprocity builds trust and the relationship develops, reinforcing everything from personal to brand loyalty. By taking the lead and giving, …show more content…
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Principles of persuasion page 2 request when it comes from an expert. That means you're more likely to make a change in your eating habits, or begin an exercise program, if a doctor tells you to make the change, than if a friend or even a nurse makes the suggestion.
Principles of commitment and consistency
The principle states that once you have committed yourself to something, you tend to remain consistent. That is, you become resistant to changing your mind about what you believe (once you have expressed some commitment to it).And the more you have done to express your commitment, and the more public you have made your commitment, the more resistant you are to changing your mind about it .For example, in one experiment researchers went around in a neighborhood and asked people if they would be willing to put a three-inch square sign in their window that said "Be a safe driver."Two weeks later a different volunteer went through the same neighborhood and asked for something outrageous: "Would you be willing to put a billboard on your lawn supporting driver safety?" The answer is no. The principles of commitment are important for the purpose of keeping the audience