Which Message Source Characteristic Refers to the Amount of Knowledge

question 41

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) intelligence

Be able to identify specific phobias and their likely impact on individuals' daily lives.

Know the biological, psychosocial, and psychoanalytic perspectives on anxiety disorders.

Understand the importance of resilience in coping with and recovering from traumatic events.

Understand the role of genetic predispositions in the development of anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.

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Definitions:

Heredity

The genetic transfer of characteristics, whether physical or mental, from one generation to the next.

Experience

Direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge, or the practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

Scientific Method

A systematic process for gathering and testing information used in science to explore observations and answer questions.

Subjectivity

The characteristic of relying on or being affected by one's own emotions, preferences, or views instead of objective realities.