Effective persuasion has the aim of __________________ others.

A) manipulating
B) confusing
C) influencing
D) motivating

Influencing

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Manipulating

Influencing or controlling someone or something to one's advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way.

Motivating

The process of providing reasons, incentives, or encouragement to act or behave in a specific manner.