When your group is trying to reach consensus, you should not agree to a decision or solution you adamantly dislike and can't possibly support

The average adult in an audience can sustain undivided attention

for fifteen minutes. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

In his persuasive speech on eliminating the general education requirements at State U., Barry argues, "I've already taken two of the required 15 courses, and believe me they were a waste of time."

Barry's use of reasoning from specific instances to a generalization is __________. a) valid because he is using his own experience b) invalid because he did not state which classes he took c) valid because it is something his audience can relate to d) invalid because the number of specific instances is not large enough or diverse enough