The term for the aspect of credibility which has to do with enthusiasm and energy is called:

Fact- Similar to informative speech: statements that something is true.
* trying to find a true answer when there isn't an absolute answer
* evaluating inconclusive issues
* persuading that your answer is best

Value- appeals based on value judgments
*establishes something as good, bad; valuable, worthless, moral, immoral

Policy- argue that some action be taken
* characterized as "should" or "ought"
* asking for passive agreement or immediate action
*trying to convince your audience to take your side

What are the 3 primary dimensions of credibility?

More recently, Hovland, Janis, and Kelley in their research program investigating communication and persuasion during and after World War II, suggested three dimensions for the credibility construct: expertness, trustworthiness, and intention toward the receivers.

What is the aspect of credibility that's determined by a speaker's knowledge and experience?

Trustworthiness- aspect of speaker's credibility that refects whether the speaker is perceived as believable and honest.

What are the 2 primary dimensions of credibility for public speaking?

The two most researched dimensions of credibility are competence and trustworthiness (Stiff & Mongeau, 2003). Competence refers to the perception of a speaker's expertise in relation to the topic being discussed.

What are the two main factors of credibility?

Credibility - Defined- The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. The two main factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character.