Which Message Source Characteristic Refers to the Amount of Knowledge

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which message source characteristic refers to the amount of knowledge that a source is perceived to have about a subject?

• A) congruity
• B) expertise
• C) trustworthiness
• D) likeability
• E) intelligence

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement methods.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety, involving gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while practicing relaxation techniques.

Phobia of Closed Spaces

A phobia of closed spaces, commonly known as claustrophobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of being confined in small or enclosed spaces.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thinking in how we feel and in what we do, aimed at changing negative patterns of thought.