Regulatory economics

The Way of the Wordsmith By Keenan D. Davis Nicholas Lemann’s interview; and subsequent critique of Frank Luntz’s methodology, highlighted both the simplicity and complexity of finding the right words to effectively persuade individuals not of a similar mindset. The ultimate assumption being the naivety of the individual targeted for persuasion. If one has an informed opinion on a subject it is harder to manipulate their understanding of it with empty rhetoric. Too often the general…

When persuading someone or a large group the persuader will use three basic methods: ethos, pathos, logos. In Dr. King’s letter, “Letter from Birmingham Jail” he used all three methods to persuade his fellow clergymen and the white moderate. The three basic foundations of persuasion: ethos, pathos, and logos are also known as credibility, emotion, and logic; however, only one method stood out from the others and goaded Dr. King’s agenda/objective to his audience. The method ethos for credible…

Music has become “man's red flower” of modern times. Apple products have taken the technological world by storm and have begun to revolutionize the musical world within the past decade. On May 28, 2014, Apple announced the purchase of Beats electronics and Beats Music for 3 billion U.S. dollars. In acquiring the famous music business, Apple began to promote their new addition with inspirational commercials. The 2015 Apple Music ad opens up with a radio host announcing Pharrell Williams’ new…

Why the Article "Why Good Writing Skills are Important in Today's Workplace-and Tips for Developing Them" is "Write" on the Money in Persuasion: A Rhetorical Analysis What would you do for a better job, for more money or a promotion? According to Robert Hosking, all you have to do is become a good writer. In his article, "Writing Skills are Important in Todays Workplace-and Tips for Developing Them" published in the Executive Secretary Magazine, Hosking emphasizes the importance and benefits of…

The first long term goal states, Bernie will increase Expressive and Receptive Language across all communication settings by the end of the semester. The short term goals will consist of, Bernie will demonstrate correct sequencing skills in structured tasks 4 correct out of 5 trials over 3 consecutive sessions. Also, another short term goal will be set into place, Bernie will follow two to three simple directions when given multisensory in 4 correct out of 5 trials over 3 consecutive sessions.…

---Self Assessment and Improvement Action Plan I began to know myself better, a 15-year old girl as a result of registering in this course. I worked through my 7th grade in China and came last year to attend the 9th grade in the States. The change is enormous as well as the challenge. Fortunately I had this opportunity of learning psychology. Below is by self assessment and improvement action plan. Growing up as the only child in a family full of love and sympathy I feel happy and content…

Entrapment is one of the theme that surrounded characters in a number of stories discussed and I personally believe that this theme was most interestingly evident in the stories “Birthmark” and “Araby”. Within this essay, the nature and the effects of the characters’ entrapment between the stories will be evaluated in terms of how they contrast and differentiate. The ideas that will be focused on in this essay is how the story “Birthmark” and “Araby” shows a person’s entrapment within a conflict…

1. This statement conveys a realistic message of how the world has become controlled by narrow-minded people. Paul refers to intolerant citizens who are oblivious and desensitized to what the final consequences could be. They often desire to achieve what they have set in mind. For instance, small-minded people attain this by using cleverness and convincing phrases. This generalization relates to Paul’s schoolmaster, Kantorek. He can express his thoughts in a sophisticated manner in relation to…

Introduction Being focus stay in tune at getting to your goal is a number priority. When people struggle at getting something done every day eventually, they will begin slowly, but surely putting pieces together and things will begin to come together. Having a high expectation career is hard to maintain with children and other duties to attend to. To keep up with duties and priorities desire is the key to success and commitment. Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat,…

In the episode Five Votes Down of The West Wing, the President and his staff were adamant about getting the five votes they lost back so their gun control bill could pass. However, getting the votes back was no easy task and some executive branch methods of persuasion was needed to complete the task. Some of the various types of persuasion techniques present in the text and notes that was featured in The West Wing episode includes, carrots and sticks. Persuasion techniques present in Richard…