Pete Has Enough Money to Buy a New PC

question 49

Multiple Choice

Pete has enough money to buy a new PC. He goes into a store and asks a salesperson about different brands. The salesperson says that their most expensive model is the best and that's the one that Pete would need if he wants to succeed in college. Pete is not sure whether he should trust her advice because of the salesperson's

• A) Credibility
• B) Expertise
• C) Dynamism
• D) Warmth and friendliness

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