2006-10-23 11:39:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
example: they'll say "it's your choice but you better make the choice I want you to make"
2006-10-23 11:41:35 · update #1
Coercion
co‧er‧cion /koʊˈɜrʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[koh-ur-shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.
2. force or the power to use force in gaining compliance, as by a government or police force.
2006-10-23 11:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persuasion -
Definition:
1. act of persuading: the act of persuading somebody to do something
2. ability to persuade: the ability to persuade somebody
Persuasion is a form of influence. It is the process of guiding people toward the adoption of an idea, attitude, or action by rational and symbolic (though not only logical) means. It is a problem-solving strategy, and relies on "appeals" rather than force. Persuasion is meant to benefit someone in the end.
and also
Manipulation - which is the act of guiding another towards something that is not in their best interest by subverting their thought processes.
2006-10-23 11:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to "Hobson's choice?" If so, that's more akin to not having any choice at all (for example, you can pick any horse you want as long as it's this horse; otherwise, go elsewhere to find a horse)
2006-10-23 12:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by elb157 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coersion
2006-10-23 11:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by racer123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brainwashing.
2006-10-23 11:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hobson's choice. Hobson was a horse trader who often gave customers their choice of any horse they wanted - as long as it was the one he chose to sell you.
Another prime example was Henry Ford, who would sell you a Model T automobile in any color you wanted - as long as it was black.
2006-10-23 18:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bob G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bullying.
I think we've all been a victim to it at some point in our lives. Maybe the playground, at work, peer pressure, etc?
2006-10-24 15:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by Annie Answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a threat to me! Intimidation?
2006-10-23 12:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Wanda D, look lady, you better choose my answer as the best...or else! LOL! Just kidding. That I define as...subliminal "INTIMIDATION" XOXO Moonpie
2006-10-23 12:05:40 · answer #9 · answered by Metallicamoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politically, it is called fascism.
2006-10-23 11:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋