Cause and Effect

question 16

Multiple Choice

Cause and effect

• A)are not the same,and confusing the two in persuasive messages can lead to faulty logic.
• B)are essentially the same.
• C)should not be addressed in persuasive business messages.
• D)are so complex that only professional writers should attempt to address them.
• E)make it difficult for audiences to assess the quality of a persuasive message.

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Definitions:

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition that exists when a person feels inferior to others in some way, leading to lowered self-esteem and confidence.

Weak Superego

A term in Freudian psychoanalysis referring to an underdeveloped superego, which results in difficulty controlling impulses and adhering to societal norms and morals.

Reality Principle

In psychoanalytic theory, it is the counterbalance to the pleasure principle, guiding behavior to consider the external world and act in realistic ways.

Self-Serving Bias

A readiness to perceive oneself favorably.