Holly and Fred disagree while deciding which book on alternative medicine they should buy. They are stuck between a book written by Kevin Hunt and another by the Alternative Medicine University. Fred argues saying, "Kevin's books about alternative medicine are worthless because he has been convicted of robbery and credit card fraud." Fred's reasoning is an example of a(n) _____ fallacy

A) ?straw man
B) ?either/or
C) ?ad hominem
D) ?false cause


C

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There is frequent communication within a group as well as between the group and other larger groups.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A mental acceptance that something is true or false, correct or incorrect, valid or invalid is ________

A) ?a belief. B) ?a value. C) ?a motivation. D) ?an attitude. E) ?a hypothesis.

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___________, a novel by James Joyce, was banned in the United States until a court decision

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Identify and explain the five factors you need to consider in order to select the right presentation aid

What will be an ideal response?

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