Which of the following statements about source credibility is true?

A) The stronger the perceived qualifications and expertise on the subject matter,the lower the credibility.
B) People appear more or less credible because of their "presence."
C) Trustworthiness,and how qualified the person appears to be,are less powerful characteristics in determining our perception of another's credibility than the type of person the source is.
D) When meeting others they don't know,people generally tend to evaluate them negatively rather than positively.
E) All of the above statements about source credibility are true.

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Nahjib Guerra · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research has found that people tend to judge source credibility based on nonverbal cues, such as body language and tone of voice, rather than the actual content of what they are saying. This is often referred to as the halo effect, where a person's overall positive impression affects how they are perceived in different aspects, including credibility. Option A is incorrect because the stronger the perceived qualifications and expertise on a subject matter, the higher the credibility. Option C is also incorrect because trustworthiness and qualifications are important factors in determining credibility. Option D is irrelevant to source credibility.

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