When You Critically Examine the Consistency, Appropriateness, and Adequacy of the Support

question 11

Multiple Choice

When you critically examine the consistency, appropriateness, and adequacy of the support for a speaker's argument, you are using critical listening to evaluate the message's:

• A) Plausibility
• B) Source
• C) Argument
• D) Context

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Definitions:

False Entries

The intentional act of entering incorrect or misleading information into records or documents, often for fraudulent purposes.

Investment Swindle

A fraudulent scheme designed to deceive investors into giving money on the premise of receiving significantly higher returns.

Ponzi Scheme

A fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors, which generates returns for earlier investors by acquiring new investors.

Fictitious Sources

Information or references claimed in a work or argument that do not actually exist; often used to mislead or fabricate support.