Answer to Question #264770 in Sociology for Jen

Question

Why is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory important to public speaking?

a. By understanding human motivation and needs, speakers can practice more effective persuasion toward their audience.

b. It increases a speaker’s ability to avoid logical fallacies.

c. The theory’s pyramid model allows speakers to better organize and structure their speech.

d. It increases a speaker’s logos.

According to Aristotle, what are the three forms of persuasion?

a. ethos, logos, and proof

b. ethos, credibility, and logos

c. ethos, logos, and pathos

d. fact, value, and policy

Which of the following is a key method of reasoning?

a. ontological reasoning

b. deductive reasoning

c. comparative reasoning

d. derivative reasoning

Which of the following is true regarding logical fallacies?

a. Logical fallacies are undetectable.

b. Speakers need not avoid including insults in their speech.

c. Including flawed reason is ethical.

d. Speakers still need adequate evidence even if their argument is strong.

Answer 1

1. By understanding human motivation and needs, speakers can practice more effective persuasion toward their audience.
2. ethos, logos, and pathos
3. deductive reasoning
4.  Logical fallacies are undetectable.