While Attending a Convention, Noah Spoke with Amy, a Sales

question 34

Multiple Choice

While attending a convention, Noah spoke with Amy, a sales representative from an alternative energy company, who insisted that fuel cell technology is the solution to the world's energy problems. At home, Noah read through the literature she gave him and acknowledged that the material was interesting. However, he still wasn't certain that she was right about fuel cells. What should Noah do to decide whether he agrees with Amy's argument?

• A) go with his gut feeling
• B) accept that Amy knows more about the topic than he does
• C) keep looking for more evidence
• D) dismiss Amy's argument because she is trying to sell something

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