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Four initial attributions that lead to credibility
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Knowledgeability, Skillfulness, Passion, Compassion
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Two intermediate attributions that lead to credibility
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Expertise, Trustworthiness
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Means and cautions for establishing knowledgeable expertise through authority cues
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--Indicators of knowledgeability – authority on the subject or topic of persuasion (knowing what to say)
o Credentials indicating education, experience, or expertise o Referrals or introductions from others with recognized credentials o Useful and insightful information o Identification of credible information sources Caveat emptor! – stature, pseudo-titles, and status symbols can be substitutes for real knowledge |
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Means and cautions for establishing skillful expertise through articulation cues
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Indicators of skillfulness – ability to articulate the subject or topic of persuasion (knowing how to say it)
o Stimulate and hold others’ attention with relevance and benefits o Receiver-oriented language that generates meaningful understanding o Extemporaneous verbal delivery style – not memorized, manuscripted, or impromptu o Nonverbal confidence and poise in vocalics, kinesics, and oculesics o Professional appearance and adept use of high quality visual aids |
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Means and cautions for establishing passionate trustworthiness through authenticity cues
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Indicators of passion – revealing authentic feelings for the subject or topic of persuasion through self-disclosure (caring about what is being said)
o Personal chronicles – stories of unique lived experiences o Personal confessionals – episodes of embarrassing mistakes o Personal convictions – accounts of applied beliefs and values o Nonverbal enthusiasm and expressiveness in vocalics, kinesics, and oculesics |
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Means and cautions for establishing compassionate trustworthiness through attraction cues
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Indicators of compassion – exuding genuine concern for the welfare of the persuadee (caring about who it is being said to)
➢ Caveat emptor! – persuaders seek to induce liking or invoke esteem because we trust those we like, or want to be like o Attractiveness – good looks and sex appeal o Friendships – obligations to maintain cordial relationships o Friendliness – smiling attentiveness, courtesy, and charm o Praise – compliments, accolades, and flattery o Similarity – common backgrounds, activities, values, and friends o Humor – amusing wit and jokes at personal expense o Esteem – “halo” effect and desire for identification: |