Which Peripheral Attribute Seems to Enhance Credibility

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which peripheral attribute seems to enhance credibility

• A) social power
• B) self-interest
• C) personal importance
• D) physical attractiveness

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Definitions:

Western Timber

Refers to the forests and lumber resources found in the western region of the United States, crucial for the country’s construction and paper industries.

California Gold Rush

A period of rapid migration to California following the discovery of gold in 1848, significantly impacting the state's demographics and economy.

Timothy Flint

An American author and missionary (1780–1840), known for his works on the American frontier and his contributions to Western literature.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

A 19th-century American philosopher, poet, and essayist who was a central figure in the Transcendentalist movement, advocating for individualism and a deep connection with nature.