Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials)

Influence , the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say yes—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology The material in Cialdini’s Influence is a proverbial gold mine. Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"#x97;and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader#x97;and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success. Some images that appeared in the print edition of this book are unavailable in the electronic edition due to rights reasons Annotation Influence , the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"--And how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader--and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say yes - and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader - and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success Praised for enjoyable writing, practical suggestions, and scientifically documented material, previous editions of this title have been widely read by business professionals, fundraisers, and those interested in psychology. This new edition includes more firsthand accounts of how principles presented in the book apply to personal lives; updated coverage of popular culture and new technology; and more on how compliance principles work in other cultures.--From publisher description Weapons of Influence Reciprocation : The Old Give and Take . . . and Take Commitment and Consistency : Hobgoblins of the Mind Social Proof : Truths Are Us Liking : The Friendly Thief Authority : Directed Deference Scarcity : The Rule of the Few Epilogue. Instant Influence : Primitive Consent for an Automatic Age Dr. Robert Cialdini explains the psychology of why people say "yes"--And how to apply these understandings. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader -- and how to defend yourself against them I got a phone call one day from a friend who had recently opened an Indian jewelry store in Arizona. Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 9, 2009).