Psychologists prefer the term coercive persuasion over the term brainwashing because brainwashing:
A) sounds like a physical rather than a mental process.
B) implies a sudden change of mind.
C) implies that the individuals know they are being "cleansed."
D) detracts from the mysterious coercion that occurs.

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The term "brainwashing" suggests an abrupt and dramatic change in beliefs, whereas "coercive persuasion" more accurately describes a gradual and systematic process of influence.

Psychologists Prefer the Term Coercive Persuasion Over the Term Brainwashing