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rachel9

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When people wish to make accurate judgments, but don't have the time or ability to analyze the evidence closely, they often rely on shortcut evidence. According to the text, shortcut evidence can be gathered from all of the following EXCEPT
 
  A) strength of the arguments.
  B) credible communicators.
  C) others' responses.
  D) cognitively ready ideas.

Question 2

Imagine you are trying to persuade an audience that is hostile to your view and suspicious that you are presenting arguments for personal gain. How might you best increase your trustworthiness with the audience?
 
  A) Provide evidence for both sides of the argument.
  B) Speak slowly and present a few important points for your position.
  C) Speak rapidly and present many points for your position.
  D) Attempt to address the audience on the radio or TV rather than print.



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fwbard

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




rachel9

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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