appeals to popular opinion
"Appeals to popular opinion" refers to the strategy of persuading or making arguments based on what is widely accepted or favored by the majority of people, in order to gain support or approval for a particular idea, proposition, or action.
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- celebrity endorsements
- clickbait headlines
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- groupthink
- mob mentality
- opinion leaders and influencers
- political populism
- popularity contests
- public opinion polls
- public opinion-based decisions
- social media influence
- trendy fashion or products
- viral marketing
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