Sanjay believed that families living in the Chicago suburbs had healthier teeth than those living in rural Mississippi because there were more dental offices in Chicago. His research showed him that the real cause was a difference in diet between the two regions. This is an example of a(n) __________.
A. alternate cause fallacy
B. literal analogy
C. figurative analogy
D. post hoc fallacy
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank with correct word
According to your text, the best way to identify a person for a career-search information interview is to
A. use only your strong ties B. use only your weak ties C. use both your strong and weak ties D. use neither your strong or weak ties
"Policeman" and "fireman" are words that demonstrate _______
a. allness b. ethnocentrism c. polarization d. sexist language
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Communicator credibility is an intrinsic property of the communicator. 2. Speaker expertise has also been referred to as competence and qualifications. 3. When establishing credibility a speaker needs to have only perceived expertise or perceived trustworthiness. 4. A speaker’s educational background, career, and personal experience can all enhance the speaker’s credibility. 5. The use of vocal nonfluencis has little effect on perceptions of speaker credibility.