To argue that a particular claim is justified because it is held by a credible person, is an argument from

a. analogy.
b. cause.
c. sign.
d. authority


D

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Tony and Anna seem content in their dating relationship: Tony decides which restaurants they will eat at, while Anna chooses the movies they see. Together, they decide how many evenings a week they will see each other and for how long. This aspect of their relationship demonstrates the satisfaction of which need?

A. need to feel worthwhile B. need for inclusion C. need to belong D. need for control

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Media producers typically:

a. have to guess what type of content the audience wants b. keep the elements of the messages anchored in the real world c. simply reproduce real-world messages d. do not depend on viewers’ suspension of disbelief

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Authority rule works best in which of the following situations?

A. when one member of the group has legitimate authority over the other members B. when positions in the group are voluntary or informal C. when it is important for all members' opinions to be heard D. when the decision is important and needs to be considered carefully by an expert

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"You never failed a course, did you?" is an example of

A) an open question. B) a closed question. C) a mirror question. D) a summary question. E) a leading question.

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