When Citing Testimony from an Expert as Supporting Material for a Claim

question 20

Multiple Choice

When citing testimony from an expert as supporting material for a claim made in a speech, a complete citation should include

• A) the name of the expert
• B) the expert's specific title or expertise
• C) the publication in which the expert's statement appears
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Spreading Activation Network

A model in cognitive psychology that explains how concepts in memory become activated, spreading across associated concepts, facilitating retrieval of related information.

Activation

The initiation or triggering of action, response, or increased function in biological and mechanical systems.

Cognitive Strategies

Techniques or methods used to enhance learning, memory, or problem-solving abilities.

Mental Shortcuts

A general term for heuristics, which are simple, efficient rules, used by the brain to form judgments and make decisions.