Sam prepares a speech about taking responsibility for one’s education, and in it she talks about her roommate failing out of college; she is using the __________ fallacy.

A. Ad hominem
B. Strawperson
C. Slippery slope
D. Non sequitur


D. Non sequitur

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According to the textbook, a definition of interpersonal communication that defines it as any

face-to-face interaction between two people is omitting the notion of ________. A) message B) meaning C) quality D) nonverbal

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Looking over and between the heads of the audience members is

an excellent technique for establishing "perceived eye contact." Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In order to understand and nurture the learning potential of all students, teachers must also understand

A. the influence that culture and social class exerts on students. B. the influence that culture and social class exerts on schools. C. that differences in academic performance between ethnic groups has historical and socio-linguistic dimensions. D. All these answers are correct

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