"Female bosses are more nurturing. I know because I've had two of them." This is an example of which of the following fallacies of reasoning?

A) transfer
B) appeal to tradition
C) straw man
D) anecdotal evidence


Answer: D) anecdotal evidence

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What will be an ideal response?

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What are three questions you would want to address when reviewing third party tools?

What will be an ideal response?

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When using presentation aids, it is important to remember

A. to keep your eyes on them at all times. B. that they must be in handout form. C. to make them the focus of your presentation. D. that they should embellish but not overpower your delivery.

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Janis loved watching TV. She really liked to get into shows so that she could forget the problems she was facing. Which theory would best explain the impact that watching television has had on Janis?

a. magic bullet theory b. uses and gratification theory c. cultivation theory d. cultural studies theory e. media literacy theory

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