Which of the following statements about credibility is FALSE?

A. Experience and expertise are the same thing.
B. Biases can affect a speaker's credibility.
C. Sometimes research is necessary to determine someone's credibility.
D. Credibility is a measure of how reliable and trustworthy someone is.


Answer: A

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