Imagine that you have just listened to five people talking about five different topics. All you know about them besides their topics is their occupations. Given this information, whom would you consider most credible?
A) an airline pilot who talked about which team will win the big game
B) a mechanic who explained how to change a car's oil
C) an accountant who described how to build a safe campfire
D) a soldier who offered investment advice
E) a taxi driver who discussed adoption law

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Some speakers have credibility on certain topics because of their training and expertise. On this basis, the mechanic is the most credible of the people listed, since oil changes are a topic that mechanics need to know about for their jobs.

Imagine That You Have Just Listened to Five People Talking