Question 1

What error in reasoning is exemplified by the following statement?
Both omy roommates drink at least three cans osoda every day and neither othem is overweight, so all those studies that link soda consumption to obesity must be wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)   circular reasoning
B)   hasty generalization
C)   invalid analogy
D)   false cause
E)   bandwagonF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example othe fallacy o_______________ : My friends and I use our cell phones in the car all the time, and we've never had an accident. I don't believe cell phones cause accidents.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
The Travelers Insurance Company has been in business since the Lincoln administration. That tells you it has to be a top-notch insurance company.

Accepted Answer

A)   invalid analogy
B)   appeal to tradition
C)   false example
D)   red herring
E)   slippery slopeF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Because it moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion, reasoning from principle is the opposite oreasoning from specific instances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In her persuasive speech, Kari wants to generate emotional appeal to help convince her classmates to sign up as organ donors. According to your textbook, how can Kari create this emotional appeal?

Accepted Answer

A)   use emotional language
B)   develop vivid examples
C)   speak with sincerity and conviction
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c onlyF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
We have only two choices. We can either adopt a year-round school system or raise a nation osecond-rate intellects.

Accepted Answer

A)   appeal to novelty
B)   invalid analogy
C)   circular generalization
D)   erroneous principle
E)   either-orF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Evidence is especially crucial when your target audience opposes your point oview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

False cause, or post hoc ergo propter hoc, is an error in reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another, the first event is the cause othe second.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The following is an example ocausal reasoning: "Since farmers have started transporting honeybees to pollinate one crop at a time, the honeybee population in the United States has declined significantly. Therefore, single-crop pollination must be a reason for the decreasing number obees."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example othe fallacy o_______________ : I don't care what you say-we can't get rid othe penny. America has been using it for more than 200 years!

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook, the following statement...

Question 11

Research indicates that evidence is usually more persuasive when it is stated in specific rather than general terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
The United States is one oonly four countries in the world with a minimum legal drinking age o21. Clearly, then, we should change our drinking age.

Accepted Answer

A)   slippery slope
B)   appeal to sympathy
C)   appeal to novelty
D)   red herring
E)   bandwagonF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem are a bunch oliberal do-gooders who don't want anybody to have fun.

Accepted Answer

A)   ad hominem
B)   hasty generalization
C)   appeal to novelty
D)   post hoc, ergo propter hoc
E)   either-orF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
The federal government has been using essentially the same methods to measure poverty since 1965. Ithose measures were appropriate then, they are appropriate now.

Accepted Answer

A)   either-or
B)   invalid analogy
C)   false example
D)   slippery slope
E)   appeal to traditionF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Analogical reasoning is frequently used for the practicality issue in persuasive speeches on a question opolicy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One othe reasons to use evidence when speaking to persuade is that it can enhance your credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy?
You can either double the size othe police department or let criminals roam the streets.

Accepted Answer

A)   circular deduction
B)   erroneous principle
C)   either-or
D)   false cause
E)   invalid analogyF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The ____________ fallacy assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ fallacy assumes that taking a...

Question 19

What kind oreasoning is used in the following passage?
In Germany, female employees can take up to 18 weeks omaternity leave with full pay. Isuch a plan can work in a prosperous nation such as Germany, surely it can work throughout the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   generalization
B)   causal
C)   analogical
D)   specific
E)   descriptiveF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

According to your textbook, how can you avoid the slippery slope fallacy iyou think that taking a first step will lead to disastrous consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supplement your argument with strong emotional appeal.
B)   Use vivid language when describing the consequences.
C)   Use evidence or reasoning to prove that the consequences will occur.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and b onlyF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Exam 17: Methods Opersuasion

The following is an example ocausal reasoning: "Since farmers have started transporting honeybees to pollinate one crop at a time, the honeybee population in the United States has declined significantly. Therefore, single-crop pollination must be a reason for the decreasing number obees."

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Because it moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion, reasoning from principle is the opposite oreasoning from specific instances.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example othe fallacy o_______________ : I don't care what you say-we can't get rid othe penny. America has been using it for more than 200 years!

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False cause, or post hoc ergo propter hoc, is an error in reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another, the first event is the cause othe second.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem are a bunch oliberal do-gooders who don't want anybody to have fun.

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Evidence is especially crucial when your target audience opposes your point oview.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? The Travelers Insurance Company has been in business since the Lincoln administration. That tells you it has to be a top-notch insurance company.

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Research indicates that evidence is usually more persuasive when it is stated in specific rather than general terms.

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According to your textbook, how can you avoid the slippery slope fallacy iyou think that taking a first step will lead to disastrous consequences?

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example othe fallacy o_______________ : My friends and I use our cell phones in the car all the time, and we've never had an accident. I don't believe cell phones cause accidents.

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Analogical reasoning is frequently used for the practicality issue in persuasive speeches on a question opolicy.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? You can either double the size othe police department or let criminals roam the streets.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? The federal government has been using essentially the same methods to measure poverty since 1965. Ithose measures were appropriate then, they are appropriate now.

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What kind oreasoning is used in the following passage? In Germany, female employees can take up to 18 weeks omaternity leave with full pay. Isuch a plan can work in a prosperous nation such as Germany, surely it can work throughout the United States.

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What error in reasoning is exemplified by the following statement? Both omy roommates drink at least three cans osoda every day and neither othem is overweight, so all those studies that link soda consumption to obesity must be wrong.

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The ____________ fallacy assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented.

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One othe reasons to use evidence when speaking to persuade is that it can enhance your credibility.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? The United States is one oonly four countries in the world with a minimum legal drinking age o21. Clearly, then, we should change our drinking age.

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In her persuasive speech, Kari wants to generate emotional appeal to help convince her classmates to sign up as organ donors. According to your textbook, how can Kari create this emotional appeal?

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? We have only two choices. We can either adopt a year-round school system or raise a nation osecond-rate intellects.

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