Statements by someone with special knowledge on a given subject are known as

A. expert testimony.
B. claims.
C. lay testimony.
D. statistics.


Answer: A

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The ad hominem fallacy involves attacking a person rather than the substance of that person's argument

True False

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Tyrone has always been opposed to the idea that students should be allowed to carry guns on campus. He's always thought that even persons who are licensed to carry weapons should not be allowed to do so at educational institutions. Other students at Tyrone's school support efforts to allow guns on campus, arguing that they are needed for the protection of everyone. Tyrone decides to give a speech about the issue at an open forum, hoping to use his persuasive skills to influence other students' ________ about the presence of guns on college campuses.

A. actions B. feelings C. beliefs D. opinions

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Which item below would NOT be good advice for you as you prepare a résumé?

A. List every job you have had so employers do not see suspicious gaps. B. Quantify information-for example, by saying "supervised nine employees on the night shift." C. Keep your résumé to one page unless you have more than seven years of experience. D. Keep in mind the prominent functions of the job for which you are applying.

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The largest microcultural group in the United States is ______.

a. Hispanics/Latinos b. Asian Americans c. Arab Americans d. African Americans

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