Asked by Joshua Steele on Jul 12, 2024
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All of the following represent a high level of source credibility EXCEPT which source of medical information?
A) a medical journal reporting the results of a recent clinical trial
B) your primary care physician
C) a medical blog written by a person with no formal medical training
D) a report from a federal health agency such as the Centers for Disease Control
Source Credibility
The level of trustworthiness and expertise attributed to a communication source, influencing the persuasiveness of the message.
Medical Information
Data related to health, diseases, treatments, and medications, which can be used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and health maintenance.
Medical Journal
A publication focused on medical research, findings, and discussions, intended for healthcare professionals and researchers.
- Enumerate factors determining the efficacy of persuasive communications, encompassing the authority of the source and the vigor of the argument.
- Ascertain the impact that the nature of the message and its origin has on convincing others.
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Darianna JamesJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A medical blog written by a person with no formal medical training does not represent a high level of source credibility. The other options (a medical journal, a primary care physician, and a report from a federal health agency) all represent reliable sources of medical information.
Learning Objectives
- Enumerate factors determining the efficacy of persuasive communications, encompassing the authority of the source and the vigor of the argument.
- Ascertain the impact that the nature of the message and its origin has on convincing others.