What fallacy draws attention away from the real issues of a dispute?

A) red herring B) ad hominem C) non sequitur D) slippery slope


A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Our brains put the elements of nonverbal communication together and process them as a whole, which is known as:

  a.  gestalt.   b.  channels.   c.  ubiquity.   d.  code.

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The primary drawback of the Edison talking machine for sound recording was

A. poor sound fidelity made it unpopular with listeners. B. recordings could not be copied. C. high cost made it unpopular with buyers. D. its availability could not meet demand.

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