Which of the Following Is Not a Research-Based Finding About

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a research-based finding about source credibility?

• A) The introduction of a speaker by another person can increase the speaker's credibility.
• B) The way the other person introduces you can increase or decrease your credibility in the eyes of the audience.
• C) The speaker's perceived status can increase or decrease source credibility.
• D) Audiences are mercifully slow in deciding a speaker's status or source credibility.

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Definitions:

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, conveying food and liquids.

Digestive System

An assembly of organs that collaborate to transform food into energy and essential nutrients to nourish the whole body.

Sigmoid Colon

The part of the large intestine closest to the rectum and anus, shaped like an "S".

Large Intestine

The terminal part of the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for water absorption, and formation and excretion of feces.