Which of the following is an example of overattribution?

A) Gloria failed her exam because she didn't study enough.
B) Pygmalion's statue turned into a real woman because of his love for her.
C) Imas thought Sara was thoughtful because she was always doing little things for him..
D) Alberto is irresponsible because he has never had to work for money.


D

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a. Start your cover letter with a funny story about a friend or member of your family b. Do not use exotic fonts or layouts c. Make the reader’s job easier by writing clearly and understandably d. Make sure the font size is big enough for a person to read without the need of a magnifying glass

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a persuasive speech?

A. urging people to adopt a belief B. discussing what is C. avoiding subjective language D. giving facts and information

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a. revealing her topic
b. previewing her speech
c. catching the audience's attention
d. establishing her credibility

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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