The Art of Persuasion in Mr. Rogers' Philosophy

According to David Hume, what primarily drives human behavior?

• Educational background

• External influences

• Logical reasoning

• Emotional and intuitive responses

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What does the 'elephant' in Haidt's metaphor represent?

• Memory retention

• Subconscious and emotions

• Analytical skills

• Conscious reasoning

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Why is it important to speak to someone's 'elephant' according to the narrator?

• It helps in logical reasoning

• It simplifies the communication process

• It addresses the emotional and intuitive aspects

• It makes the argument more complex

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What metaphor does Jonathan Haidt use to describe the mind in 'The Happiness Hypothesis'?

• A castle with many rooms

• A rider on an elephant

• A machine with gears

• A computer with software

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Which form of persuasion did Aristotle believe was the most important?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

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What is pathos in Aristotle's rhetoric theory?

• Ethical appeal

• Humorous content

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

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What role does 'logos' play in Aristotle's means of persuasion?

• Using humor

• Evoking emotions

• Building character credibility

• Appealing to logic and reason

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How did Fred Rogers effectively use ethos in his Senate hearing?

• By demonstrating trust and care

• By showing his expertise

• By logical arguments

• By using humor

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What outcome did Fred Rogers achieve with his persuasive speech in the Senate?

• PBS's budget was increased

• PBS's budget remained the same

• PBS's budget was cut

• PBS was privatized

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What distinguishes an argument from a fight, according to the narrator?

• Fights aim to persuade while arguments aim to win

• Arguments use ethos, pathos, and logos

• Arguments are louder and more aggressive

• Fights are based on facts and figures

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