A speaker says, "Scientists who perform operations on animals in laboratories are not interested in getting scientific knowledge-they enjoy inflicting suffering on animals. Therefore, we must stop the use of animals in experiments." This speaker is guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning?

A. straw man
B. false cause
C. either-or reasoning
D. induction

Answer: A

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Which upward communication tactic would Sheila be using with her boss by offering suggestions adamantly without being rude?

a. ingratiation b. rationality c. empowerment d. assertiveness

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