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Pseudocontext
Pseudocontext refers to the manipulation or misrepresentation of information or facts in order to convey a distorted or false narrative. It involves distorting the context in which information is presented in order to influence or deceive the audience, skewing their understanding or perception of a certain topic or situation.
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Cherry-picking
Cherry-picking involves selectively choosing only the evidence or information that supports a particular viewpoint or argument while ignoring or excluding contradictory data or facts. It is a form of confirmation bias where one picks and presents only the “cherries,” or the information that supports their preconceived notion, thus creating a biased or distorted representation of the whole picture.
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Appeal to emotion
An appeal to emotion involves manipulating or distorting information by deliberately evoking strong emotional responses in order to sway the audience’s opinion or decision-making. This persuasive technique relies on exploiting emotions such as fear, anger, or sympathy to distract individuals from logical reasoning and critical thinking, leading to subjective interpretations and skewed conclusions.