<p>I'm just curious if authority influence, even if a little, carries over to areas in which the authority is not an expert.  Like a doctor giving advice about fashion or best kind of car to buy, etc.  Thanks.</p>

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2018-04-17T05:33:41.937Z
Don't celebrities give advice on everything? So, yeah, it probably works to some extent.
got trolled too much this week
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2018-04-17T09:07:49.047Z
Somewhat related to the [halo effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_effect) cognitive bias. You could potentially find some related studies there and answer your own question when you deem them relevant.
Steven Jeuris
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Any studies on authority influence in non-expertise area? (e.g., police captain giving medical advice)?
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# Any studies on authority influence in non-expertise area? (e.g., police captain giving medical advice)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-04-17)

I'm just curious if authority influence, even if a little, carries over to areas in which the authority is not an expert. Like a doctor giving advice about fashion or best kind of car to buy, etc. Thanks.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Don't celebrities give advice on everything? So, yeah, it probably works to some extent.  
> **username_2**: Somewhat related to the [halo effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_effect) cognitive bias. You could potentially find some related studies there and answer your own question when you deem them relevant.  

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