Understanding Credibility and Credentials

What does the root "cred" mean?

• To write

• To believe

• To speak

• To run

What is the definition of "credential"?

• A person who lends money

• A statement of beliefs

• A quality, skill, or experience that makes a person suited to do a job

• Not able to be believed

Which word means "able to be believed"?

• Incredulous

• Creditor

• Credible

• Creed

What is a "creditor"?

• A person who lends money

• A quality, skill, or experience

• A statement of beliefs

• Not able to be believed

What does "creed" refer to?

• A person who lends money

• A quality, skill, or experience

• A statement of beliefs

• Not able to be believed

What does "incredulous" mean?

• Able to be believed

• A person who lends money

• A statement of beliefs

• Not able or willing to believe something

Which word would describe someone who is skeptical and does not easily believe things?

• Credible

• Incredulous

• Creditor

• Credential

Which of the following is an example of a "credential"?

• A diploma

• A loan

• A religion

• A story

What might a "creditor" do?

• Teach a class

• Lend money

• Write a book

• Sing a song

Which word is used to describe a set of beliefs that guides a person or group?

• Credible

• Credential

• Creed

• Incredulous