The question is about how we are immersed in a sea of persuasion. Well, if you are awake, and paying attention then you're probably being exposed to some kind of persuasion. Now that's a little bit of a dramatic statement (attention getter...lol) but the point is, we live in a sea of persuasion. Television is the most prominent form. Commercial breaks during programing is basically all it is. Trying to persuade you to buy, do or think something. Even if you have a DVR and fast forward through the commercials, the programs themselves are trying to incorporate commercial like behavior. all of this, of course makes sense. T.V. stations and programs operate on money and money is generated by commercials. Outside of T.V., we see persuasion in the form of advertising all over the place. Billboards, bumper stickers and various signs on businesses are all used to get your attention. Advertising sells and selling creates success. Success creates jobs and more jobs moves the economy.
As far as "Give some examples of persuasive messages you’ve received in interpersonal,
public speaking, and mass media contexts"? Most recently: 1) Interpersonal = Being asked by co-workers to vote on a specific proposition a certain way. 2) Public Speaking = Listening to a debate between political candidates in the recent presidential election, 3) Mass Media = Anytime I watch T.V.
To become a more critical consumer, all you have to do is think "how does this address my needs or wants? It also a good idea to research things online to make sure you're not being given bad information. And, most importantly, with regards to elections, READ the propositions! Don't rely on commercials for your information. Become an informed voter!
F.D.
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