The perception the audience forms of you as you present your speech is called _____ credibility.
A) initial
B) charisma
C) derived
D) terminal

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Derived credibility refers to the audience's perception of a speaker's credibility that develops throughout their speech, as opposed to initial credibility (before the speaker begins) or terminal credibility (at the end of the speech). Charisma is a personal quality that may contribute to a speaker's credibility but is not the same as credibility itself.

The Perception the Audience Forms of You as You Present