"Female bosses are more nurturing. I know because I've had two of them." This is an example of which of the following fallacies of reasoning?

A) transfer
B) appeal to tradition
C) straw man
D) anecdotal evidence


Ans: D) anecdotal evidence

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After living with Ethan for two years, Ardis moves out and lets his calls go to voicemail. She also changes her online status to "single." Ardis's actions indicate that she __________.

A. is in the repair stage of her relationship with Ethan B. is not processing the interpersonal separation effectively C. has entered the social separation phase of the breakup D. is in the contact stage of the relationship

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The telemarketer asked Amy if she was concerned that so many people died of cancer every year. Once Amy agreed that this was a concern, the telemarketer asked Amy to donate money toward cancer research to demonstrate her concern

This is an example of the __________ technique often used as a consistency social influence principle. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The phenomenon of someone believing that others are affected by the media, but they are immune, is called the: a. gatekeepers b. media impact c. misguided majority d. third person effect

e. agenda setting

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Deliberative speaking is common in informal decision-making groups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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