A fallacy that attacks a person rather than an argument is called:
A. slippery slope
B. ad hominem
C. straw man
D. post hoc
B
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__________ credibility is generated outside the presentation that the speaker gives and is brought in to increase its persuasiveness
a. Source b. Intrinsic c. Extrinsic d. Dynamic
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a. crisis stage b. recovery stage c. honeymoon stage d. adjustment stage
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false