An argument in which a speaker suggests that because a claim hasn't been show to be false, it must be true is known as
A) an ad igorantiam fallacy
B) a red herring fallacy
C) straw man fallacy
D) a hasty generalization
A
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Which of the following is NOT true in regard to jealousy and conflict communication?
a. Jealousy occurs when a person perceives a threat to an existing relationship. b. Men experiencing jealousy become more committed to improving the relationship compared to women. c. Women experiencing jealousy are more likely to attempt to repair the relationship than men. d. In research, over 50 percent of individuals act aggressively in response to jealousy.
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