Dan takes his boss out for a round on him after work. At the bar, Dan brings up how hard he has worked the past six months and respectfully asks the boss about the possibility of a promotion. The following scenario is an example of which of the following influence tactics?

a. Pressure
b. Ingratiation
c. Apprising
d. Inspirational Appeal


b. Ingratiation

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A. Cultural hegemony. B. Cultural colonialism. C. Cultural apartheid. D. Cultural classification .

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Why is it important for you to recognize fallacies of arguments?

What will be an ideal response?

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In romantic relationships, there are rules that can keep the relationship together-or, when broken, lead to deterioration and eventually dissolution. Which of the following is a rule?

a) Acknowledge each other's individual identities and lives beyond the relationship. b) Avoid open communication with each other. c) Express differing values, attitudes, and beliefs. d) Avoid substantial shared time together.

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Arguments include two types of claims: conclusion and premise

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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