Barbara and George Have Been Married for Several Years

question 42

Multiple Choice

Barbara and George have been married for several years.George has learned that when Barbara wants to talk, he needs to eliminate distractions.So, when she comes into the bedroom after having attended the school board meeting and starts talking, he turns off the TV, even though it's a show he has been waiting to see, and devotes all his attention to her.Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is George employing?

• A)expressing emotions
• B)engaging in relationship talk
• C)monitoring his perceptions
• D)listening actively and responding effectively

Distinguish between different fallacies that involve flawed reasoning concerning parts and wholes (composition and division).

Understand the structure and characteristics of circular arguments and how they fail to provide real support for their conclusions.

Identify the fallacy of loaded questions and understand how they presuppose information that has not been established.

Analyze arguments for non sequiturs, where conclusions do not logically follow from premises.

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