According to Your Text, People Who Are Critical Thinkers Recognize

question 139

Multiple Choice

According to your text, people who are critical thinkers recognize semantic slanting. In addition, which of the following do critical thinkers understand?

• A)Only positive language can have a significant influence in shaping thoughts.
• B)Semantic slanting is mainly used to strengthen an already-strong argument.
• C)Both negative and positive language can have a significant influence in shaping thoughts.
• D)People are often unaware of semantic slanting, but it has a powerful unconscious effect.

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Multiplier Effect

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