The Following Statement Appears in a Brochure Supporting a Law

question 40

Multiple Choice

The following statement appears in a brochure supporting a law to allow ducks on a lake on a college campus: "In the other states that have allowed ducks on campus, we know of no adverse encounters between ducks and people to date." What type of reasoning does that passage display?

• A) arguing from ignorance
• B) arguing from authority
• C) post hoc reasoning
• D) circular argument

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Definitions:

Norm of Reciprocity

A social norm that expects individuals to help those who have helped them, fostering cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships.

Power Distance Orientation

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which members of a society or organization accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Leadership

Involves influencing and guiding individuals or groups towards the achievement of goals.

Leader-member Exchange

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