Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When speakers effectively cite credible sources they enjoy enhanced credibility.
2. A politician who acknowledges that his or her opponent also has some good ideas will ruin his or her own credibility.
3. Liking for a communicator will always lead to more effective persuasion.
4. Liking for a speaker has an indirect effect on perceptions of speaker credibility.
5. Being a disliked message sender never has any advantages.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False

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