Which of the following would likely be more persuasive, an attractive communicator advocating an undesirable position or a desirable position? Describe why this is likely to be the case, citing empirical evidence from the text.

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The Answer is a. An attractive communicator advocating an undesirable position is more likely to be persuasive.
b. Because attractive people are expected to advocate attractive positions. The unexpected message, given the communicator's dispositions and communication setting, are more persuasive than messages that are predictable on the basis of who is saying them.
c. Empirical example: Attractive communicator who makes pessimistic statements about college grads.

Which of the Following Would Likely Be More Persuasive, an Attractive