Which of the Following Statements Uses a Deductive Approach to Persuasion

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements uses a deductive approach to persuasion?

• A) Because the stock market is expected to fall next month, shares of our company stock will probably decline too.
• B) It is important for our department to operate like a well-oiled machine.
• C) We must see ourselves as marathon runners and progress toward our goals slowly but steadily.
• D) Eight out of the 10 toddlers tested showed a preference for red-coloured objects. Therefore, it is recommended that we incorporate that colour in all the toys manufactured by our company.

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Definitions:

Shortage/Surplus

A state in the market where the demand for goods exceeds the supply, leading to a shortage, or where the supply surpasses demand, resulting in a surplus.

Price Floor

A government- or group-imposed limit on how low a price can be charged for a product, intended to prevent prices from dropping too low.

Shortage/Surplus

A market condition: shortage occurs when demand exceeds supply, and surplus happens when supply exceeds demand.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or resource.