FIGURE 8.6
The Persuasive Power of Anecdotes
In this study, a single vivid story of a person who abuses the welfare system decreased the positivity of people’s attitudes toward welfare. This striking effect occurred regardless of whether people were told that this person was typical or atypical of welfare recipients.
The Persuasive Power of Anecdotes
In this study, a single vivid story of a person who abuses the welfare system decreased the positivity of people’s attitudes toward welfare. This striking effect occurred regardless of whether people were told that this person was typical or atypical of welfare recipients.
[Data source: Hamill et al. (1980)]