Preemptive Elicitation model – the remedy for societal divide?
A model by Dr Kelly Foxhall-Ridgeway
The Preemptive Elicitation Model, allows people to take back their control, consciousness and choice when engaging online, without removing the right to opinion and expression.
If the user takes responsibility then they are given the opportunity to make their own choices rather than the choices being made for them.
Based on already existing models, the ‘Preemptive Elicitation model’ takes it further, where preemptive questioning can avoid triggering topics which divide society.
Below is an excerpt of the model, for full details check the pdf.
Responses to social media posts and/or comments
The post and/or comment has to be triggering. A bland non-attentive post does not incite a reaction, so the post would need to be something emotive (e.g. clickbait).
The following gives a present day example, but the model is not just limited to social media.
Responses to social media posts and/or comments
The post and/or comment has to be triggering, such as an emotive topic, something personal and/or something that leaves a lasting feeling (e.g. a clickbait topic). A bland, neutral non-attentive post does not incite the same reaction.
While the terms ‘react’ and ‘respond’ are widely used interchangeably, there’s actually a significant psychological distinction between them.
Reacting is our knee-jerk, automatic response to a stimulus, often driven by our emotions and instincts. It’s like hitting the ‘fight or flight’ button without much thought.
Responding, on the other hand, involves a more deliberate process. It requires emotional regulation and thoughtful consideration before taking action.
Once the trigger is in place (such as an emotive post or comment) a user can either:
- Not respond; or
- Respond (it does not matter if this is a delayed response).
When a Response happens, two more routes can take place:
- Constructive comments from those who are either self-aware or who are not linked to the initial trigger directly, or a reaction such as a ‘Like’. This is a minimal response.
- Those that have a further triggering reaction because the topic has happened to them, or there is some other direct connection. This is a major response.
If there is a reaction, the reactor could be missing complex parts of the original topic. They may lack self awareness, and not be interested in facts especially if they are angry. Responders will sometimes comment for humour purposes rather than be in agreement or disagreement.
Common process: Trigger – React/Response – Realisation.
The Preemptive Elicitation Model process: Trigger – Question – Optional response
The space in between the Trigger and Response has been acknowledged in other papers, but not utilised as well as it can be.
This paper is for viewing purposes and is not to be used or copied in any way with absolute permission from the author.