Joan qualified her claim, stating:
"The major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder
among honey bees are probably some combination of mites, diseases, and pesticide
contamination." The reasonable listener would conclude that Joan _____.
A) has overstated her case
B) has underestimated the importance of one of her causes
C) lacks true conviction in her claim
D) is being reasonably cautious in making her claim
D
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It is recommended to have an agenda for every business
meeting, even if it is an informal one. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement is accurate concerning gender differences in listening?
a. Men are more likely to listen quietly without giving a lot of listening cues. b. Men are more likely to nod in agreement and smile while listening. c. Women are more likely to ask more argumentative questions. d. Women are more likely to play up their expertise and use it to dominate the interaction.
Parnell always plays the devil’s advocate, supporting ideas from the group but following his support with “But…” and negative feedback. Which group task role does Parnell embody?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In a speech for restricting alcohol sales, Narna argues that the United States would have fewer deaths related to alcohol if it made it harder to purchase because India has few alcohol-related deaths and more restrictions on purchases. What type of reasoning is Narna using?
A. example B. analogy C. testimony D. cause