Jennifer concludes that because some college students have defaulted on their government-guaranteed loans, most or all college students are irresponsible. This is an example of
A. overgeneralizing.
B. a faulty analogy.
C. an ad hominem attack.
D. a mistake.
E. a fact.
Answer: A
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a. Maintain constant eye contact with Alex to demonstrate focus and attention b. Lean forward to increase engagement c. Uncross her arms and legs to open her posture d. Both b and c
A reporter has been ordered by police to leave the scene of a protest or else she will be arrested. The reporter decides to stay in the area to report on the protest based on the principle that a reporter’s duty is to always report a story no matter what the outcome. The reporter tells the police he will stay and report because it is the reporter’s duty to do so. This reporter is making use of ______.
A. Kant’s categorical imperative B. Aristotle’s golden mean C. Rawls’s veil of ignorance D. John Stuart Mill’s principle of utility
Which of the following is not a reason for silence?
a. create relationship closeness b. put thoughts together before speaking c. modify other people's behaviors d. all of the above are reasons for silence e. none of the above are reasons for silence
Which of the following is NOT a part of the goals of a conclusion?
a. Summarize the speech’s main points b. Leave the audience with a vivid impression c. Provide a sense of closure d. Introduce new information