Identify and define the six general fallacies

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1. non sequitur, the claim does not follow from the evidence; 2. circular argument, the evidence
merely repeats the claim; 3. ignoring the question, the claim being made is not relevant to the issue;
4. equivocation, the claim is vague or ambiguous; 5. mistaking probability for certainty, the claim has been
overstated from the evidence; 6. inappropriate emotional response, the speaker overreacts (or under
reacts).

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List two of the attitude functions proposed by Katz.

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You can use the same kind of tone for most business messages

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Someone who is always making jokes in a group and trying to lighten the mood is taking on what type of role?

A. informal B. unassigned C. assigned D. formal

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A Bible class is a(n)

A. Educational group B. Activity group C. Self-managed work group D. Personal growth group E. Quality control circles F. Ad hoc committee

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