In the context of the elements of persuasion,trustworthiness is high if ________.
A)a communicator does not allow anyone else to convey his or her expertise
B)the audience believes a communicator is not trying to persuade them
C)a communicator speaks haltingly
D)the audience consists of elderly people

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Trustworthiness is high when the audience perceives the communicator as honest and not attempting to manipulate or deceive them. Therefore, if the audience believes the communicator is not trying to persuade them, they are more likely to trust them. The other choices do not necessarily indicate trustworthiness.

In the Context of the Elements of Persuasion,trustworthiness Is High