Which of the Following Statements Uses a Deductive Approach to Persuasion

question 46

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 ten toddlers tested showed a preference for red-colored objects. Therefore, it is recommended that we incorporate that color in all the toys manufactured by our company.
• E)The unemployment rate is showing a consistent decline. This means that the economy is in the process of recovering from the recession.

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Definitions:

Subjective Inner Feelings

Refers to personal experiences of emotions and sensations that are not observable by others, representing a person's internal emotional state.

Anxious Feelings

Emotional states characterized by worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Observable

Capable of being seen, noticed, or measured directly or indirectly in a scientific or empirical manner.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.