Author Question: Who are convert communicators, and when and why are they especially persuasive? What will be an ... (Read 107 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Who are convert communicators, and when and why are they especially persuasive?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

_____ applied the concept of homeostasis to the study of human interactions with the environment.

a. Richard Lazarus
b. Walter Cannon
c. Sigmund Freud
d. Carl Rogers

spencer.martell · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Possible Response Points:
Convert communicators are people who persuade others by arguing against their own previously-held attitudes and behaviors.
In general, they tend to be very persuasive.
Part of the reason is thatby exposing their former views or behaviorsthey appear to be acting in opposition to their self-interest (and thus to be more credible). Moreover, they are often similar to audience members which makes them likeable (and thus more persuasive). Furthermore, they often show a sense of mastery (because they were able to overcome certain past behaviors or views) which again makes them persuasive.

Answer to Question 2

B