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: The book references techniques linked to behaviorists like B.F. Skinner, arguing that social science and psychological research are "added to television's arsenal" to shape human habits for profit. Reception and Perspectives

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The book argues that modern media has moved beyond simple persuasion to a form of mental "conditioning". : The book references techniques linked to behaviorists

: For those interested in more scientifically established methods of influence, some reviewers suggest Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini . Availability You can find the book at various retailers: The Age of Manipulation: The Con in Confidence,...