Is there a fallacy that exploits the need to feel needed?
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Original Question
I thought it would be interesting to see if I could match each of them with a fallacy, preferably one that exploits that "addiction" or bias. So far, I've found two matches - #2 and #3.
Asking for matches for the other five in one post might be overwhelming. However, I am posting the entire list, just to put the whole thing in perspective. If anyone wants to suggest matches for all of them, that's fine. But if you prefer that I take it one item at a time, then let's dedicate this particular question to #1 - the need to be needed. Actually, it looks pretty similar to #4, the need to be noticed and feel understood. If there's a fallacy that covers both of them, awesome. Otherwise, I'll focus on #1.
Thanks!
The Seven "Hidden Addictions"
#1 The need to be needed:
#2 The need for hope when an impasse occurs: Wishful Thinking -- www.logicallyfallacious.c. . .
#3 The need for a scapegoat: Scapegoating -- www.logicallyfallacious.c. . .
#4 The need to be noticed and feel understood:
#5 The need to know things you don't or shouldn't know (i.e. secrets):
#6 The need to be right:
#7 The need to feel a sense of power (e.g. to be in control):
Answers
1There have been researchers in the last century who looked at human needs and wants, who have attempted to classify these needs. Perhaps the most famous is Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Others that have scientific support are Manfred Max-Neef's and Marty Seligman's well-being theory. Even Anthony Robbins has his own list of six. The reason I mention this, is because that list of seven looks kind of arbitrary and not what I am used to seeing with psychological science. I think if you started with Max-Neef's list, you could better see how others use these needs for exploitation, then match fallacies to these needs. I would also suggest looking at cognitive biases and matching those to the list, as well.
But to answer you question (finally), I don't know of an fallacy that exploits the need to be needed.
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