Which of These Statements Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true?

• A) Writers who appeal to an audience's sense of reason never use graphics.
• B) Writers who appeal to an audience's emotions usually do so dramatically.
• C) Writers who appeal to an audience's emotions usually do not appeal to their sense of reason.
• D) Writers who appeal to an audience's emotions usually appeal to their sense of reason, too.

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Definitions:

Gilbert and Malone

Refers to psychologists Daniel Gilbert and Patrick Malone, known for their work on social psychology, specifically on cognitive biases and errors in attribution.

Mastery Oriented

Refers to an approach or mindset focused on understanding and mastering a skill or knowledge area, rather than merely performing well to receive external rewards.

Generous Person

An individual known for giving more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

False Consensus Hypothesis

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.