Question 1
The candidates were launching attacks at one another left and right during the debate. One candidate even said, "My opponent is a bigot who has no moral compass." Which fallacious strategy does this statement exemplify?"
◦ personal interest attack
◦ character attack
◦ name-calling
◦ glittering generality
Question 2
The principle of selective exposure suggests that listeners actively seek out information that __________.
◦ supports their existing opinions, beliefs, values, decisions, and behaviors
◦ expresses views held by the majority
◦ negates their preconceived notions of others
◦ challenges their existing views