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The Dr. House Effect: Experts' Impoliteness Influences Persuasion

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We examine whether polite or impolite speech affects experts' persuasiveness. Across three studies, experts using impolite language proved more persuasive than when polite (as portrayed by the Dr. House TV character) informing persuasion and politeness research.

Source: PsyCh Journal

DOI: 10.1002/pchj.70081

Authors: Teresa Garcia‐Marques, Rita Silva, Filipe Loureiro, Ana Lapa

Institutions: ISPA - Instituto Universitário, William James Center for Research

Language: English

Topic: Psychology of Social Influence

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,750

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia