Question 1

Saying that claims tend to take standard forms means that

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A) within a given culture, most claims will tend to have similar elements. 
B) within a given culture, there are often rules regarding who can make claims. 
C) across all cultures, claims tend to have similar elements. 
D) all humans seem to respond to certain types of claims. 
A) within a given culture, most claims will tend to have similar elements. 
B) within a given culture, there are often rules regarding who can make claims. 
C) across all cultures, claims tend to have similar elements. 
D) all humans seem to respond to certain types of claims.

Question 2

The audience for a claim includes

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A) people who support the claim. 
B) people who might be persuaded to support the claim. 
C) other claimsmakers. 
D) policymakers. 
E) all of the above
F)a and b only 
A) people who support the claim. 
B) people who might be persuaded to support the claim. 
C) other claimsmakers. 
D) policymakers. 
E) all of the above
F)a and b only

Question 3

When a troubling condition piggybacks on a well-established problem, it means that

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A) claimsmakers argue that the new condition is similar enough to the existing problem that if one deserves attention, so does the other. 
B) those advocating counterclaims attempt to steal media attention from the original claimsmakers. 
C) claimsmakers say that the new condition is sufficiently different from the existing problem that the two should not be associated with one another. 
D) claimsmakers try to divert media attention from existing problems by overstating the dangers of the new condition. 
A) claimsmakers argue that the new condition is similar enough to the existing problem that if one deserves attention, so does the other. 
B) those advocating counterclaims attempt to steal media attention from the original claimsmakers. 
C) claimsmakers say that the new condition is sufficiently different from the existing problem that the two should not be associated with one another. 
D) claimsmakers try to divert media attention from existing problems by overstating the dangers of the new condition.

Question 4

Explain how interests and ideologies influence certain segments of the population in their response to particular claims. How might claimsmakers use this knowledge to get the largest possible reaction to their claims?

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Interests and ideologies play a signific

Question 5

Which of the following is a position issue?

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A) debate over designating a state flower for your state 
B) child abuse 
C) abortion 
D) drunk driving 
E) all of the above
F)b and d only 
A) debate over designating a state flower for your state 
B) child abuse 
C) abortion 
D) drunk driving 
E) all of the above
F)b and d only

Question 6

It is stated in your text that "persuasive arguments share a rhetorical structure with three fundamental components." List and describe the three components of this rhetorical structure and offer examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The three fundamental components of the

Question 7

Historical context influences cultural resources. Which kinds of claims are likely to resonate?

Accepted Answer

Historical context plays a significant r

Question 8

It is argued in your text that when a claimsmaker wants to convince others that a troubling condition exists, he or she often uses a typifying example, names the problem, and cites a large statistic. However, various other common devices are used to convince people that the issue is truly troubling. Describe at least three of these additional devices and offer examples of each.

Accepted Answer

In addition to typifying examples, namin

Question 9

The well-established rhetorical formula for claims about victimization involves claiming that

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A) extraordinary measures are needed to identify the victimization. 
B) the victimization is widespread. 
C) the victimization is serious. 
D) the victimization is hidden. 
E) all of the above
F)b and c only 
A) extraordinary measures are needed to identify the victimization. 
B) the victimization is widespread. 
C) the victimization is serious. 
D) the victimization is hidden. 
E) all of the above
F)b and c only

Question 10

The example in your text concerning the censorship of textbooks illustrates how

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A) groups with conflicting values can reach consensus on some issues. 
B) educators are uncritical of the educational materials they use. 
C) objective researchers can shed light on the more subjective claimsmaking of others. 
D) censorship is a social problem that many groups can agree is wrong. 
E) all of the above
F)a and d only 
A) groups with conflicting values can reach consensus on some issues. 
B) educators are uncritical of the educational materials they use. 
C) objective researchers can shed light on the more subjective claimsmaking of others. 
D) censorship is a social problem that many groups can agree is wrong. 
E) all of the above
F)a and d only

Question 11

Provide an example of something special about the current era and how it might influence the kinds of claims that are most effective.

Accepted Answer

One special aspect of the current era is

Question 12

The term social problems marketplace draws our attention to the fact that

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A) audiences are easily swayed by claims that support their own interests. 
B) claimsmakers must compete with other claimsmakers for the public's attention. 
C) audiences are easily bought through gifts or promises of financial gains. 
D) it is expensive to get your claims heard.e.all of the above 
A) audiences are easily swayed by claims that support their own interests. 
B) claimsmakers must compete with other claimsmakers for the public's attention. 
C) audiences are easily bought through gifts or promises of financial gains. 
D) it is expensive to get your claims heard.e.all of the above

Saying that claims tend to take standard forms means that

The audience for a claim includes

When a troubling condition piggybacks on a well-established problem, it means that

Explain how interests and ideologies influence certain segments of the population in their response to particular claims. How might claimsmakers use this knowledge to get the largest possible reaction to their claims?

Which of the following is a position issue?

It is stated in your text that "persuasive arguments share a rhetorical structure with three fundamental components." List and describe the three components of this rhetorical structure and offer examples of each.

Historical context influences cultural resources. Which kinds of claims are likely to resonate?

The well-established rhetorical formula for claims about victimization involves claiming that

The example in your text concerning the censorship of textbooks illustrates how

Provide an example of something special about the current era and how it might influence the kinds of claims that are most effective.

The term social problems marketplace draws our attention to the fact that

The Social Problems Process

Activists As Claimsmakers

Experts As Claimsmakers

The Media and Claims

Public Reaction

Policymaking

Social Problems Work

Policy Outcomes

Claims Across Space and Time

The Uses of the Constructionist Stance

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Exam 2: Claims

Saying that claims tend to take standard forms means that

The audience for a claim includes

When a troubling condition piggybacks on a well-established problem, it means that

Explain how interests and ideologies influence certain segments of the population in their response to particular claims. How might claimsmakers use this knowledge to get the largest possible reaction to their claims?

Which of the following is a position issue?

It is stated in your text that "persuasive arguments share a rhetorical structure with three fundamental components." List and describe the three components of this rhetorical structure and offer examples of each.

Historical context influences cultural resources. Which kinds of claims are likely to resonate?

The well-established rhetorical formula for claims about victimization involves claiming that

The example in your text concerning the censorship of textbooks illustrates how

Provide an example of something special about the current era and how it might influence the kinds of claims that are most effective.

The term social problems marketplace draws our attention to the fact that

The Social Problems Process

Activists As Claimsmakers

Experts As Claimsmakers

The Media and Claims

Public Reaction

Policymaking

Social Problems Work

Policy Outcomes

Claims Across Space and Time

The Uses of the Constructionist Stance

Filters