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What is the main topic of discussion in the text?
The science of persuasion and its application
Who is the co-author of 'Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive'?
Robert Cialdini
In what way does the text mention that politicians are utilizing persuasion science?
Through the use of attack ads
What role does Robert Cialdini hold at Arizona State University?
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Which method does the text suggest can greatly improve chances of getting what you want?
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How does Robert Cialdini differentiate between smooth talkers and persuasion based on science?
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What effect did the sign have on theft in the petrified forest?
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Why did theft increase in the petrified forest?
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What does Jinei mention her job is in the text?
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In the context of breastfeeding promotion, what message change led to better response rates?
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According to Dr. Cialdini, where do people tend to look for answers when confused and uncertain?
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What did Daniel Kahneman's research on Prospect Theory show?
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What is said to be more memorable according to Dr. Cialdini?
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According to the conversation, why do negative campaigns have a strong impact on individuals?
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How does Jinei establish credibility in her role as a peer breastfeeding counselor?
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What was the outcome of increasing penalties for tax cheating, as mentioned in the text?
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What type of messaging was found to be more effective in encouraging people to vote?
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What is the word that Dr. Cialdini suggests using to increase persuasiveness in requests?
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What was the outcome when Dr. Cialdini asked for a late check out at a hotel without providing a reason?
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According to Dr. Cialdini, why is using the word 'because' important in persuasion?
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What did Dr. Cialdini compare the science of persuasion to in terms of ethical considerations?
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In what book did Dr. Cialdini outline 50 scientifically proven ways to be persuasive?
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What did Dr. Cialdini, Noah Goldstein, and Steven Martin provide in their book regarding the science of persuasion?
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'Ellen Langer at Harvard University showed that just which word can increase people's willingness to agree?'
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'What did Robert Cialdini cite as an example where using 'because' improved success?'
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'What was the impact of highlighting failures of past non-voters on voter turnout?'
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What is the significance of social conflict according to the text?
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How does the brain respond when someone acts against the group as per the text?
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What happens in the brain when an individual follows instructions contrary to societal norms?
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How does social conflict differ from conflicting with a computer's instructions based on the text?
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Based on the text, why does social conflict register in the brain as pain?
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In terms of brain response, what distinguishes acting against societal norms from acting contrary to a computer's instructions in the text?
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What was the impact of showing firefighters examples of poor choices made by previous firefighters?
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What is the key factor in motivating people through fear, according to Dr. Cialdini?
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How can we counteract our automatic responses to persuasive tendencies?
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What does Dr. Cialdini suggest parents should do when a television commercial comes on?
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According to the caller Michael, what is the key to increasing the adoption of positive behaviors in a population?
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In the study conducted by Dr. Cialdini in hotels, what was the key message used to encourage towel reuse?
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What was the advantage of the message used in the hotel towel study?
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What does the text suggest about our typical behavior as a nation?
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What is the key to producing socially desirable change?
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What does the text suggest about our inherent tendencies and responses?
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What is one of the primary reasons Barack Obama prefers to deliver speeches in large stadiums?
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According to the principle of reciprocation discussed in the text, what is the most effective way for waiters to increase their tips?
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Which of the following statements best summarizes the concept of social proof discussed in the text?
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What is a potential downside or risk associated with the use of persuasion techniques?
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In the example given in the text, what was the unintended consequence of the sign at the Petrified Forest National Park?
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Based on the information in the text, which of the following statements is true about the science of persuasion?
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What is the underlying principle behind the effectiveness of giving small gifts, such as mints, in increasing tips for waiters?
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of Barack Obama as a community organizer in his persuasion tactics?
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According to the principle of social proof discussed in the text, which of the following scenarios would be the least effective in persuading people?
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Based on the information in the text, which of the following statements is true about the effectiveness of persuasion techniques?
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