Final answer:
Option (2), The term 'cred' relates to the concept of credibility and trust, where it signifies being respected or believed in, related to either being trusted due to authority or evidence, and is also associated with credit in terms of financial trust.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term 'cred' is an informal abbreviation for 'credibility,' which refers to the quality of being trusted and believed in. When you have cred, it means people respect your opinions and find you reliable. This concept directly relates to when you choose to believe something because you think it is true, perhaps due to authority (like something an authority says is true) or because of compelling evidence.
However, 'cred' does not mean to doubt or to question; it is more about having a certain level of respect or recognition. In a different context, the word also relates to 'credit,' which is obtaining goods and services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. Although credit involves trust, it also signifies going into debt. Therefore, the meanings of 'cred' could encompass both 1) to believe and 2) to trust, rather than 3) to doubt or 4) to question.