______ refers to the perception of a speaker’s expertise at the end of a speech.

a. Initial credibility
b. Terminal credibility
c. Derived credibility
d. Implied credibility


b. Terminal credibility
We are more likely to be persuaded when we perceive a speaker to be competent and credible. Terminal credibility refers to the perception of a speaker’s expertise at the end of a speech.

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