What Was Griffin's "Cause for Pause" Regarding Credibility

question 8

Multiple Choice

What was Griffin's "cause for pause" regarding credibility?

• A) Communication theory should deal with the "how" and not the "who."
• B) Credibility is transitory and subject to interpretation.
• C) It doesn't really address the process of communication, only the evaluation of its source.
• D) By focusing on the source of a message, we may lose sight of the intrinsic value of what's being said.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates responsible for motor control, and possibly also some cognitive functions.

Acquired Reflexes

Learned reflex actions that develop as a result of repeated exposure to a stimulus, differing from innate reflexes present at birth.