Andre Hartslief
When you want to convince someone that your point of view is stronger than someone else’s, you might avoid mentioning any opposing opinions. After all, that would give people an opportunity to consider those views. But Psychologist William McGuire’s research shows that mentioning an opposing argument might be your best strategy.
You could use what’s called the inoculation theory, which works like this, Instead of waiting to address your opponent’s argument after it has been delivered to your audience, why not warn people ahead of time? McGuire said you can make people resistant to a persuasive argument by pre-exposing them to a line of attack that they are likely to hear it at some point in the future.
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If the argument is quite friendly then I guess extending the details is just proper.
You give their position in a calm dull voice, not lying, just boring, then give your’s with inspiration.
Yes, I agree! You know, jaylar, the more I read up on human nature the more I’m amazed by how easily influenced and gullible we humans are.
It is true. People know how to play others. Like Tom Sawyer and the fence