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:

Ghrelin

A hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals hunger to the brain.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite, promoting the feeling of hunger before meals.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate body weight by inhibiting hunger and therefore reducing food intake.

Glucose

A simple sugar and a key source of energy for cells in the body, also the main sugar found in the bloodstream and used for metabolic processes.