Tag: Scarcity

Rising to the challenge or cracking under pressure

This essay argues that people should view analyzing and processing the impromptu quotation or extemporaneous question as warranting the same attention as any traditional persuasive message. Josh Compton…

Rising to the challenge or cracking under pressure? Time scarcity and effects on limited preparation events performance

Compton, J. (2003, November). Rising to the challenge or cracking under pressure? Time scarcity and effects on limited preparation events performance [paper presentation]. National Communication Association, Miami Beach, FL, United…

A scarcity principle explanation of novelty in forensics performance

Compton, J. (2002, November). A scarcity principle explanation of novelty in forensics performance [paper presentation]. National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA, United States. *Winner, Top Paper: Pi Kappa Delta Honorary…