"More people are killed and injured every year in their bathtubs than in Pegasus. I
suppose the next thing you will argue is that we should give up bathing." This argument
commits the fallacy of
(a) appeal to fear.
(b) refutation.
(c) appeal to ignorance.
(d) reducing a claim to absurdity.
D
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a. self-esteem b. self-concept c. social comparison d. self-fulfilling prophecy
Ethical speakers stay true to their beliefs and values, and they do not pretend they are open to views when they are not. Thus, you have to be willing to change your view
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the focus on transcendent communication?
a. Confrontation and winning the conflict b. Give and take to manage the conflict c. Transforming opposing party's position d. Redefining the issue
When using a position statement of value, which organizational pattern should you choose?
A) criteria satisfaction B) causal C) comparative advantages D) any of the above