Vague phrases that are designed to gain adherents to a point of view without providing specifics are called
a. card-stacking techniques.
b. glittering generalities.
c. transfer techniques.
d. testimonials.
ANS: B
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a. the musicality of their mothers' voices. b. their ability to make facial movements. c. exposure to recorded musi c. d. their vocal range.
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A. generalization B. application C. precision D. breadth
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a. A legal act that prevents the teaching of biblical descriptions of the creation of humanity in public schools b. A legal act that prevents teachers from being terminated without access to due process c. A legal act that makes school records more open and accessible to parents d. A legal act that prevents students from being expelled without due process