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This chapter explores several communicator characteristics that past research has identified as being important in the process of social influence. Specifically, the chapter examines demographic variables, noting that some influence the sending and receiving of persuasive messages, whereas others do not appear to be related to influenceability. The chapter shows how several psychological and communication states and traits (i.e., self-esteem, anxiety, preference for consistency, self-monitoring, ego involvement, dogmatism, authoritarianism, social vigilantism, narcissism, cognitive complexity, need for cognition, and aggression) influence persuasive communication. The chapter also examines the notion of audience analysis, indicating that persuaders, when possible, should attempt to adapt to the needs, wants, and backgrounds of their audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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