Aniya Thinks That Her Professor Is Tremendously Smart and Knows

question 45

Multiple Choice

Aniya thinks that her professor is tremendously smart and knows a lot.Which element of source credibility is this?

• A)trustworthiness
• B)likeability
• C)expertise
• D)receptivity

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