Appeals to Authority Are Generally Considered A(n) ____________ Kind of Evidence

question 62

Multiple Choice

Appeals to authority are generally considered a(n) ____________ kind of evidence because _______________________.

• A) reliable; experts know a lot about their subjects
• B) reliable; experts don't want to ruin their reputations by being wrong
• C) unreliable; most experts don't know what they are talking about
• D) unreliable; expertise is not actually evidence

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Definitions:

Potassium Supplement

A dietary supplement used to increase potassium intake, important for nerve function, muscle control, and blood pressure regulation.

Packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

Concentrated red blood cells separated from plasma, used for transfusions to treat anemia or blood loss.

Blood Infuse

The process of transferring blood or blood products directly into a person's bloodstream, commonly known as a blood transfusion.

Infusion Completion

The point at which a liquid medication or nutrient solution has been fully delivered into the patient's bloodstream via intravenous therapy.