What Is the Main Difference Between Persuasion and Coercion

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between persuasion and coercion?

• A) persuasion is used mostly by governments; coercion is used mostly by citizens.
• B) targets of persuasion choose actions freely; targets of coercion act out of fear
• C) persuasion consists mainly of argumentation; coercion relies solely on threats of violence
• D) persuasion involves manipulation and false information; coercion involves force

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NPV

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Required Return

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