Stereotyping people based on gender or ethnicity is an example of which of the following fallacies?
A. Special pleading
B. Appeal to authority
C. Sweeping generalization
D. False dilemma
E. None of the above
C
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What is the basic principle of the contingency theory of conflict management in public relations?
A) A number of factors influence public relations practice. B) The same public relations solution will work every time. C) Public relations practitioners should be concerned only with the welfare of their clients. D) Public relations is always symmetrical. E) Conflicts are always solved through effective communication.
Argument from authority relies on the credibility and expertise of the source to
warrant acceptance of a claim. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which strategy gains attention and arouses the interest of an audience?
A) Asking rhetorical questions B) Citing all of the references used in the speech C) Using a monotone voice D) Using internal summaries E) Using signposts
When asked to ?say a few words,? one should consider all the following except:
A) Your personality B) The circumstance of the talk C) The type of audience D) The chance to advance in your job