The _____ fallacy of reasoning weakens the opposing position by misrepresenting it in some way and then attacking that weaker position.

a. hasty generalization
b. false cause
c. either-or
d. straw man


d. straw man

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A. Gel B. Matte box C. Magazine D. Flag

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Tina's dad says he wants to talk to her about her summer plans. Tina turns off her music and turns to her dad. What listening stage is Tina preparing for?

a. selecting b. remembering c. understanding d. attending

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Hollywood filmmakers like to produce movies in which the thought of the movie is:

A) Questioning of the status quo B) Simple common knowledge C) Modeled on classic literary ideas D) Complex and insightful

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A person with high status is typically listened to by other group members.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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