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soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

An astronaut from NASA was asked to speak to a college group concerning the need for continued space exploration. None of the college students had any strong viewpoints concerning the subject. Which of the following guidelines should the astronaut follow?

A) Present only one side of the argument.
B) Present both sides of the argument.
C) Give an unbiased view of both sides and allow the audience members to decide for themselves.
D) Present evidence but don't cite sources.

Question 2

Jane is giving a speech about the need to prevent elder abuse. She acknowledges in her speech that she and her classmates probably share a lack of exposure to the elderly while they are in college, but that should make them turn a blind eye to this problem. In this situation, this shared similarity with the audience.

A) Is not likely to increase perceived trustworthiness.
B) Is not likely to increase perceived competency.
C) Is likely to increase perceived dynamism.
D) Is likely to decrease perceived trustworthiness.