Bcom 275 final exam guide 4

C. Listening D. Hearing 6) With this type of response, you analyze or teach the sender about the cause of his or her concern.

A. Questioning B. Interpreting C. Paraphrasing D. Evaluating 7) Consider the following exchange: “How do I know God exists? How do you know he doesn’t?” Which fallacy does the second statement illustrate?

A. Inconsistency ad hominem B. Slippery slope C. Misplacing the burden of proof D. Perfectionist fallacy 8) Which of the following is a category of reasonless advertising?

A. Endorsement ads B. Promise ads C. Functional ads D. Logical ads 9) A claim is generally not considered credible if A. it comes from a source assumed to be credible but who is not known to you B. the claimant is an interested party C. the claimant is a disinterested party D. it seems likely 10) Consider the following statement: “Morgan, you’re down to earth and I trust your judgment. That’s why I know I can count on you to back me up at the meeting this afternoon.” This is an example of which fallacy?

A. Argument from pity B. Slippery slope C. Guilt trip D. Apple polishing 11) Providing only two choices when others are available defines which fallacy?

A. Genetic fallacy B. False dilemma C. Straw man D. Ad hominem