In search of a “sweet spot:” Can understanding how language influences intimidation maximize the quality of valued compliance?
Intimidation is often defined, received, and perceived pejoratively. The current study sets out to find a “sweet spot” in situations where intimidation cannot be avoided and compliance is the goal, where one can maximize compliance but keep fear as low as possible. This experimental study predicted...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023-01-01
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| Series: | Psychology of Language and Communication |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.58734/plc-2023-0011 |