Question

In the text, the author discusses how propaganda can be used against groups of people or governments in negative ways. How can fear be used to manipulate? How can fear make people vulnerable to messages from influential leaders, or messages that demonize another group of people?

Answer 1

Answer:

Fear is very much a part of humans' survival. Demagogues and others who want to manipulate have learned that this human trait. The use of fear is an effective way to influence voting behavior, but there are ways we can resist how it affects us.