All of the following statements are example of heuristic arguments EXCEPT:
A) We should trust and believe people we like.
B)Confident speakers know what they are talking about.
C)Something that is scarce is also valuable.
D)Competent speakers know what they are talking about.
E)The quality of an item correlates with its price.

Question

All of the following statements are example of heuristic arguments EXCEPT: 
A) We should trust and believe people we like.
B)Confident speakers know what they are talking about.
C)Something that is scarce is also valuable.
D)Competent speakers know what they are talking about.
E)The quality of an item correlates with its price.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heuristic arguments are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making. Options A, B, C, and E are examples of heuristic thinking, where judgments are made based on simple associations or perceived relationships (likability with trustworthiness, confidence with knowledge, scarcity with value, and price with quality). Option D, however, suggests a logical connection between competence in speaking and knowledge of the subject matter, which is more of a reasoned argument than a heuristic.

All of the Following Statements Are Example of Heuristic Arguments