Recognize the 'Appeal to Emotion'—arguments that manipulate feelings rather than facts. Stay grounded in logic. 🧠💔 #AppealToEmotion #MentalModels #CriticalThinking #EmotionalManipulation #LogicalFallacies

Appeal to emotion is a persuasive technique that leverages emotions such as fear, pity, anger, or sympathy to influence beliefs or behaviors, often bypassing logical reasoning. While emotions can play a legitimate role in decision-making, arguments based solely on emotional appeal may lack substantive evidence or logical support.

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