Brian is a software developer. His manager asks him to give a presentation to one of his clients. After the presentation, everyone appreciates him. Many people tell him that his presentation is good because of his expert knowledge about the topic, experience, skill, ability, authoritativeness, and intelligence. Which component of credibility is visible in this scenario?

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The component of credibility visible in this scenario is competence, which refers to the perception of the audience that the speaker has the knowledge, expertise, and experience to address the topic effectively. The audience appreciates Brian's presentation because of his expert knowledge about the topic, experience, skill, ability, authoritativeness, and intelligence, which are all aspects of competence. Trustworthiness is the perception that the speaker is honest, ethical, and has the audience's best interest in mind. Dynamism refers to the speaker's energy, enthusiasm, and passion in delivering the presentation. Persuasion refers to the ability to influence or convince the audience to take action or change their beliefs. While some aspects of trustworthiness and dynamism may also be present in this scenario, the emphasis is on Brian's competence.

Brian Is a Software Developer