tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079414667795175032.post1568075706771002198..comments2008-12-06T23:10:57.187-08:00Comments on Communication 101: 7 Traditions in the Field of Communication TheoryBrooke Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02250602091236318182noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079414667795175032.post-47193140799638219602008-09-04T22:18:00.000-07:002008-09-04T22:18:00.000-07:00Brooke, I also found the Hovland study to be fasci...Brooke, I also found the Hovland study to be fascinating. What I particularly find remarkable in what you stated about Oprah is the fact that while she does have a tremendous influence into how people vote and approach other issues, she is not an expert about most of the issues she deals with. I personally do not believe Oprah is a high credible source, yet she seems to have a bigger influence on people than some experts do. She is no politician, therapist or mother for that matter, yet people flock to listen to her on topics of ranging social issues. I guess this would be interesting to further look into since our society is so driven by celebrity opinions when they are not necessarily expert opinions. Things like this impact communication in major ways and have major repercussions in our society as a whole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com