In the Context of the Elements of Persuasion,one Thing That

question 83

Multiple Choice

In the context of the elements of persuasion,one thing that does not improve persuasion is ________.

• A)an expert and trustworthy communicator
• B)fluent speech by a confident-seeming person
• C)the belief of an audience that the communicator is not trying to persuade them
• D)direct eye contact between a communicator and his or her audience

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Definitions:

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often based on a reputation for honesty and reliability.

Indexed

A term referring to the adjustment of income, benefits, or prices in accordance with changes in a price index, typically to preserve purchasing power.

Inflation

A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Fed Tightened

Refers to the Federal Reserve's actions to reduce the money supply and raise interest rates to control inflation.