Elicitation is a technique to obtain sensitive information without asking direct questions. Direct questions trigger defensive responses to protect information people would prefer to remain unsaid.

To manage the cognitive dissonance over supporting one's candidate, the person who previously believed in democracy may come to doubt or reject it. Conversely, someone who wanted a take-charge fighter ...

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