In preparing to oppose a factual proposition, the opponent's first task is to

(a) decide how many extenuation arguments to use.
(b) examine the criteria the advocate used to evaluate the topic.
(c) provide his own definition of terms.
(d) examine the inference made by the advocate in her interpretation of the proposition.


D

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The intersection of a claim and its support is called

a. a syllogism. b. a topic. c. an argument. d. adherence.

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Giving only the appearance of being attentive is termed

a. pseudolistening. b. selective listening. c. defensive listening. d. insensitive listening. e. fake listening.

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Which of the following is a recommendation of Wilmot and Hocker on how to build a

constructive conflict? A) Hold your position on an issue firmly. B) Try to protect yourself against conflict. C) Be willing to lose if it means making the other person happy. D) Focus on the relationship rather than the individual.

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Studies suggest that men with beards are perceived by others as ______.

a. intelligent. c. introverted. c. youthful d. self-confident

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