A straw man argument is one in which an arguer does which of the following?
(a) Directs attention to the refutation of an argument that was never raised.
(b) Restates an argument in a way that makes it appear weaker.
(c) Commits a transfer fallacy.
(d) All of the above
D
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The self-denigration principle can be observed as
A) taking credit for your accomplishments. B) setting aside rules for the conversation. C) being self-aware that the conversation is in your control. D) avoiding taking credit for some accomplishments.
Which of the following is not a weakness of the uses-and-gratifications theory?
a. It does not provide useful insight into the adoption of new media. b. It cannot easily address the presence or absence of effects. c. It is too oriented toward the micro level. d. Reliance on functional analysis can create an orientation toward the statusquo.