Social psychologists who talk about a persuasive communicator as being "trustworthy" are referring to ____.

A) whether the source will honestly share what he or she knows
B) how much the source knows
C) whether the source is a well-known individual
D) how confident and authoritative the source appears to be

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cynthia medina · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Trustworthiness in the context of a persuasive communicator refers to the perception that the source will honestly share what he or she knows, making them more likely to be believed and persuasive.

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