Determinism refers to the assumption that:
A) every human act is ultimately voluntary.
B) heredity accounts for everything a person does.
C) behavior is caused by heredity and environment.
D) environmental factors are usually irrelevant to human behavior.
Ans: C) behavior is caused by heredity and environment.
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In testing the validity of the argument in question 2, you would be well advised to
ask (a) is the asserted relationship between the grounds and the effect consistent, or are there instances in which the effect has not followed from these grounds? (b) are sufficient case or instances cited as grounds to ensure the reliability of the generalization? (c) how similar are the cases cited and are the similarities cited key factors? (d) is this truly an either-or situation?
After-dinner speeches can serve what purpose?
A) ask listeners for attitude changes B) share radical perspectives C) celebrate the beginning or end of a course of action D) ask listeners for behavioral changes
Words such as "first," "initially," and "finally" are examples of _______
a. signposts b. persuaders c. clarifiers d. summaries
For his informative speech, Douglas told his classmates how to get free food at a drive-through restaurant. Rather than focusing on legitimate deals, such as student discounts or coupons, Douglas talked about ways to trick employees into believing you had already paid for food when you had not. His instructor gave the speech a poor grade because it violated the ethical criteria for public speaking presented in your textbook. The guideline Douglas violated was:
A. Avoid plagiarism. B. Make sure your goals are ethically sound. C. Be fully prepared for each speech. D. Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language. E. Adapt to your audience's frame of reference.