A proposition of __________ is an assertion about the relative worth of an idea or action

Martha presented a speech about the proper diet for energy and well-being. When discussing various foods that boost one's energy, she quoted Dr. Paula Jacobs, a medical researcher who had conducted numerous studies on the matter

Her use of Dr. Jacobs' statements constituted use of ____. A) personal testimony B) lay testimony C) expert testimony D) prestige testimony

If you are paying attention well enough to understand what a person is trying to communicate, you are ________ the message.

A. interpreting B. participating in C. hearing D. attending to