According to Hollander's (1958)work on idiosyncrasy credits, which of the following people would be most effective in convincing a majority to change their opinion?

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According to Hollander's work on idiosyncrasy credits, a person who has been in the group for a long time and usually goes along with the majority of the group would have built up a reserve of idiosyncrasy credits. This means that when the person expresses a dissenting opinion, they are more likely to be listened to and their opinion considered seriously by the group. This person is also less likely to be seen as a threat to the group's cohesion than someone who consistently disagrees with the group. Therefore, option D would be the most effective in convincing a majority to change their opinion.

According to Hollander's (1958)work on Idiosyncrasy Credits, Which of the Following