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6 years ago
According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, ________.
 
  A) logic alone is enough to persuade an audience
  B) the needs of people vary with their different generations, backgrounds, and cultures
  C) all people share a common set of needs
  D) it is impossible to address the psychological needs of an audience you don't know
  E) emotional appeals to audiences cannot be effective

Ques. 2

Which of the following types of evidence is illustrated by using information from a source that is considered to be credible?
 
  A) Numerical data
  B) Fact
  C) Personal experience
  D) Example
  E) Anecdotal

Ques. 3

How can a person establish credibility with his or her audience if the person is unknown to that audience?
 
  A) Being modest and not mentioning her education or expertise
  B) Maintaining a respectful distance from her audience before the presentation, so as not to violate the professional relationship with attempts at building rapport
  C) Mentioning her professional relationship with a renowned expert in the field
  D) Avoiding the discussion of work done by other experts in the field
  E) Presenting a highly subjective idea that favors her own view point

Ques. 4

Argumentation is defined as ________.
 
  A) strengthening a weak position by overstating your case, diverting attention from problems, or even attacking an opponent
  B) making your audience believe you have expertise and are trustworthy based on your knowledge, character, reputation, and behavior
  C) a person with a reputation for honesty losing credibility by making statements that prove to be untrue or making promises that are not fulfilled
  D) changing the mind of someone who is deeply interested in an issue, including people committed to an opposing point of view
  E) taking a position, supporting the position with reasons, and then documenting those reasons with evidence

Ques. 5

Which of the following is a professional way to establish credibility?
 
  A) Maintain a safe and respectful distance from the audience
  B) Avoid mentioning your key credentials so as not to sound boastful
  C) Mention your relationship with someone your audiences knows and respects
  D) Present a biased point of view that favors your requirements
  E) Do not mention your educational qualifications and expertise
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Answer to #1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Psychologist Abraham Maslow argued that all people, even people of different cultures and different generations, share a common set of needs.

Answer to #2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) A fact is documented information that someone can verify. If the fact is not already well known to the audience, it is important to cite the source.

Answer to #3

Answer: C
Explanation: C) You can establish credibility with your audience by providing key credentials, including education, experience, awards, and expertise. You can also mention your relationship with someone the audience knows and respects.

Answer to #4

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Logical arguments provide the foundation for most persuasive business messages. Argumentation is a persuasive appeal that supports a position with reasons and evidence.

Answer to #5

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Introducing yourself effectively by citing key credentials like your education, experience, and expertise is actually a way to build your credibility. You can also mention your relationship with someone the audience knows, respects, and believes to be credible. This affinity, or connection with a credible source, will help convince the audience that you are trustworthy.
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