In his speech suggesting that citizens should be armed, Mario noted that if citizens in a bank where a robbery was taking place were all armed with a gun,
they could stop the
robbers and help apprehend them—possibly without even firing a shot—since their
overwhelming force would act as a deterrent. How should we evaluate Mario's use of this
example?
A) He shouldn't make up examples when real examples exist that he could utilize.
B) His example likely would take up too much time, so he should stick to statistics.
C) His hypothetical example is likely more powerful than any actual one he'd find.
D) His hypothetical example needs to represent an action or event that is plausible.
D
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a) Multicultural world b) Public demand for transparency c) Public demand for transparency d) Corporate social responsibilities
Establishing eye contact with listeners is usually a good idea, but here is a helpful
guideline to follow: A) You should only look at members of the audience who look supportive, to help build your confidence. B) You need to know the cultural norms for establishing eye contact before choosing the best strategy. C) If some audience members disagree with you, you can use eye contact to stare them down and establish the validity of your views. D) Establishing eye contact is only good if it makes you feel comfortable.
Which of the following is NOT a potential source of supporting material?
A. surveys B. databases C. personal opinions D. websites
When you meet Carrie, you are drawn to her as a friend because she is an excellent piano player, just like you are. This is an example of which form of attraction?
A. social attraction B. competence attraction C. physical attraction D. task attraction