Which of the Following Factors About the Source of a Message

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors about the source of a message affect the acceptance of the message?

• A) credibility, familiarity and repetition
• B) familiarity, expertise and credibility
• C) trustworthiness, expertise and repetition
• D) expertise, trustworthiness and credibility
• E) trustworthiness, credibility and familiarity

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe Damage

Impairment or injury to the frontal lobes of the brain, which can affect personality, decision making, and control over behavior.

Language Abilities

The capacity to understand, produce, and use complex systems of communication, particularly the ability to do so verbally.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, often involving considerations of risk, reward, and personal values.

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

Neurologist Antonio Damasio’s idea that the bodily (somatic), emotional component of thought is a necessary part of problem solving and decision making.