propaganda

n. a method of social control that attempts to strengthen or change the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of others by presenting highly biased information or sometimes disinformation. It usually involves an appeal to emotion that is designed to win support for an idea or course of action or to belittle or disparage the ideas or programs of others. See also card-stacking; fear appeal; glittering generalities; subliminal propaganda.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

exo- (ex-)

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