The statement, "there is life on Mars," is an example of a(n)
A. value claim.
B. fact claim.
C. opinion claim.
D. policy claim.
B
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Some European countries have laws banning women’s traditional face coverings and headscarves, saying such customs are repressive to women. However, the women themselves do not feel oppressed by their customs and actually feel oppressed by the laws. These countries are therefore ignoring the ______ imperative to fully understand cultural practices.
a. demographic b. economic c. ethical d. peace
Which of the following is accurate, regarding "opinion" as a kind of evidence?
A. Opinions of biased authorities who base their opinions on facts are the most valuable as evidence. B. An opinion should never be considered factual. C. Dramatizing a point with an opinion lowers the credibility of that point. D. Opinions are most effective when used in conjunction with other facts or statistics.
One benefit of interaction within one's own culture is that it
A) increases the need for uncertainty reduction behaviors. B) decreases the chance of success. C) reduces uncertainty. D) heightens interpersonal awareness.
Which of the following items should occur first in an informative presentation?
A. Show graphs to illustrate the issue. B. Provide evidence to prove your point. C. Tell reasons for your suggested action. D. Create information hunger.