The ________ dimension of source credibility means that highly credible sources are perceived as having knowledge and experience regarding the topic they address and therefore are credible. This makes sense because we tend to put more stock in ideas and advice that come from experts than in those that come from non-experts

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1) rhetorical criticism A) a method of attending to messages so as to reduce the effects of situational and listener distractions as well as the problems of limited attention span and jumping to conclusions 2) critical thinking B) an evaluation that can be articulated and defended by providing reasons and support 3) careful listening C) the analytical assessment of messages intended to affect other people 4) critical judgment D) a conscious, systematic way of evaluating ideas wherever you encounter them; the ability to form and defend your own judgments

In which step of the listening process do you focus on the stimuli?

a. understanding b. evaluating c. resolving d. selecting