Provide a scenario in which you must use the refutational strategy. Be sure to include the steps involved

What will be an ideal response?


but should include: state the position you are refuting, state your position, support your position, and show how your position undermines the opposing argument.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. There are a number of circumstances in which deference is expected. 2. Beth wants to help Bernie refine his arguments for an important upcoming debate. She should probably avoid doing so if such advice will result in decreasing Bernie’s confidence rather than altering his position. 3. When we have a long-standing relationship with a friend, it is safe to assume our credibility with him or her is high. 4. It is impossible to accurately predict the response patterns of your audience. 5. Reliance on examples reflecting an advocate’s assessment of his or her audience’s self- interest can seem insulting to listeners.

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A highly person-centered message is perceived as appropriate, helpful, and sensitive. These messages ______.

A. acknowledge the receiver’s feelings but don’t elaborate on the situation B. deny the legitimacy of the receiver’s feelings C. express care and concern and help the receiver re-evaluate the message D. elaborate on the situation

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The stage of quasi-courtship behavior in which we comb our hair or straighten our tie is called

________. A) courtship readiness B) preening C) positional cues D) appeals to invitation

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An effective team member fears conflict and avoids accountability

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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