Speakers Who Bring in False Claims and Tug at the Emotions

question 49

Multiple Choice

Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the audience,instead of using sound evidence and logical arguments,are classified as _____ speakers.

• A)unitary
• B)unimaginative
• C)uneffective
• D)unethical

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Definitions:

Forensic Confirmation Bias

The tendency to interpret or seek out evidence in a way that confirms preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, particularly within a forensic context.

Confirmatory Manner

A cognitive bias that involves searching for, interpreting, favoring, and recalling information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Biological Theories

Theories that explain human behavior and mental processes through biological factors, such as genetics, brain structures, and neurochemical imbalances.

Sociological Theories

Frameworks for understanding how society operates, influencing and explaining social behavior, patterns, and interactions.