Which of the Following Statements Is True About Source Credibility

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about source credibility?

• A)The influence of a knowledgeable source will be increased if audience members think he or she has underlying personal motives for advocating a position.
• B)Enhanced counterarguing should result in greater message acceptance and persuasion.
• C)The persuasiveness of a low-credibility source may decline over time due to the sleeper effect phenomenon.
• D)A very credible source is more effective when message recipients are not in favor of the position advocated in a message.
• E)Advertisers can increase the perception that their sources are trustworthy by using hidden cameras to show that a consumer is a paid spokesperson.

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Definitions:

Anxious Attachment

A style of attachment characterized by a strong fear of being abandoned by the relationship partner and a desire to maintain closeness.

Imprinting

An innate form of learning within a critical period early in an animal's life where it forms attachments and recognizes certain stimuli as essential.

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by fear, anxiety, or avoidance in relationships, stemming from inconsistent or negative early experiences with caregivers.

Critical Period

A specific time in an organism's development during which the organism is particularly sensitive to certain stimuli, making it easier for certain abilities or characteristics to develop.