Expertise and trustworthiness are very important when focusing on source _____, one of the categories of source attributes developed by Herbert Kelman.
A)power
B)attractiveness
C)credibility
D)identification
E)image

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Source credibility refers to the trustworthiness and expertise of a source. It is a crucial attribute when evaluating the quality of a source. Power and attractiveness (choices A and B) are not directly related to the credibility of a source. Identification and image (choices D and E) may impact how relatable or convincing a source appears, but they do not necessarily indicate trustworthiness or expertise.

Expertise and Trustworthiness Are Very Important When Focusing on Source