APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Are More Anecdotes More Persuasive?
- Jon Mueller
North Central College - Tracy Caldwell
Dominican University - Emily Miller
University of Wyoming
Abstract
Are people more influenced by anecdotes or research studies? To begin testing this question, participants read research study summaries accompanied by opposing personal anecdotes. The research study findings became less persuasive the more anecdotes (0, 1, or 5) countered the research findings.
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