Ethical persuasion in teacher talk – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because encouraging productive study habits is part of teachers’ supportive role. B is true as ethical persuasion is grounded in reasoned argument rather than unfair manipulation. D is true since being clear about one’s purpose sustains trust. C is false because relying solely on fear tends to be coercive and ethically questionable, and E is false because hiding alternative viewpoints prevents critical thinking. Therefore, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B but leaves out D, overlooking the importance of transparency for maintaining trust in persuasive communication. Without mentioning openness about intent, A and B only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B brings together B and D but omits A, failing to recognise that teachers can appropriately influence study habits in students’ best interests. Consequently, B and D only does not fully represent ethical persuasion in the classroom.

Option C:
Option C combines A, D and E, but E is incorrect because concealing alternatives contradicts ethical communication. Including E makes A, D and E only an invalid set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D unites A, B and D, emphasising supportive influence, reasoned appeals and openness, and it rightly excludes C and E, which promote fear-based and secretive tactics. Since it contains all and only the true statements, A, B and D only is the correct option.