Candidate Carson Spends $3 Million to Make Sure His Name

question 82

Essay

Candidate Carson spends $3 million to make sure his name is seen and heard frequently and to repeat unverified charges that his opponent is a thief. What psychological processes is he relying on to win?

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Definitions:

Biocratic Control

A form of control characteristic of post-Fordist organizations in which the focus is on capturing “life itself” (bios) by erasing the distinction between work and life.

Direct Control

A management or governance approach where orders, rules, and decisions are explicitly stated and enforced by a central authority.

Coercive

Relating to or using force or threats to persuade someone to do something against their will.