What Type of Support Is the Following? "Gentlemen,I Want You

question 13

Multiple Choice

What type of support is the following? "Gentlemen,I want you to suppose a case for a moment.Suppose that all the property you were worth was in gold,and you had put it in the hands of Blondin,the famous rope-walker,to carry across the Niagara Falls on a tightrope.Would you shake the rope while he was passing over it,or keep shouting to him,'Blondin,stoop a little more! Go a little faster!' No,I am sure you would not.You would hold your breath as well as your tongue,and keep your hand off until he was safely over."

• A) example
• B) hypothetical illustration
• C) factual illustration
• D) explanation

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often requiring medical diagnosis and treatment.

Eccentric People

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Emotional Problems

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Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatments.