Question 1

Propaganda is almost always based on false reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are statements for which no proof or evidence is offered 
B)  They can be explicitly stated in an argument 
C)  They can be unstated or implied by an argument 
D)  Assumptions provide strong support for premises 
E)  All of the above are true of assumptions 
A)  They are statements for which no proof or evidence is offered 
B)  They can be explicitly stated in an argument 
C)  They can be unstated or implied by an argument 
D)  Assumptions provide strong support for premises 
E)  All of the above are true of assumptions D

Question 3

Fallacies can be identified by checking the rules for sound arguments and deciding if any have been violated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Carefully read the argument below and then answer questions about it. You shouldn't smoke because it causes lung cancer and other serious diseases. Smoking also causes premature aging, is very expensive, and causes harm to others around you. It makes your clothes, car, and home smell bad. It might make you feel good, but it's not worth it. Which statement is the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  You shouldn't smoke 
B)  Smoking makes your car, clothes, and home smell bad 
C)  Smoking causes harm to others around you 
D)  Smoking causes premature aging 
E)  None of the above 
A)  You shouldn't smoke 
B)  Smoking makes your car, clothes, and home smell bad 
C)  Smoking causes harm to others around you 
D)  Smoking causes premature aging 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

Describe rationalizing, including the various cognitive processes involved in it, and how critical thinking instruction may affect rationalizing.

Accepted Answer

Rationalizing is the process of justifyi

Question 6

A/an __________ involves arguments in which the conclusion of one subargument becomes the premise of a second argument

Accepted Answer

A)  assumption 
B)  chained structure 
C)  convergent structure 
D)  counterargument 
A)  assumption 
B)  chained structure 
C)  convergent structure 
D)  counterargument

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT an argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green apples are delicious 
B)  You shouldn't buy fast food 
C)  We saw the dogs jump over the fence 
D)  We went to Bob's house, and then out to dinner 
E)  None of the above statements are actual arguments 
A)  Green apples are delicious 
B)  You shouldn't buy fast food 
C)  We saw the dogs jump over the fence 
D)  We went to Bob's house, and then out to dinner 
E)  None of the above statements are actual arguments

Question 8

A main point is

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement that refutes a particular conclusion. 
B)  used to build the main arguments. 
C)  a constraint or restriction on the conclusion. 
D)  the main argument in an extended passage. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  a statement that refutes a particular conclusion. 
B)  used to build the main arguments. 
C)  a constraint or restriction on the conclusion. 
D)  the main argument in an extended passage. 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

When I argue that churches cause prostitution because they increase together and one can be predicted from the other, I am relying on

Accepted Answer

A)  the fallacy of false cause. 
B)  guilt by association. 
C)  circular reasoning. 
D)  a straw person. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  the fallacy of false cause. 
B)  guilt by association. 
C)  circular reasoning. 
D)  a straw person. 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

Carefully read the argument below and then answer questions about it. You shouldn't smoke because it causes lung cancer and other serious diseases. Smoking also causes premature aging, is very expensive, and causes harm to others around you. It makes your clothes, car, and home smell bad. It might make you feel good, but it's not worth it. The argument above involves a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  contradictory 
B)  FALSE 
C)  chained 
D)  convergent 
E)  None of the above 
A)  contradictory 
B)  FALSE 
C)  chained 
D)  convergent 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

List and define the 5 anatomical parts of an argument.

Accepted Answer

An argument, in the context of logic and

Question 12

Irrelevant attacks against the source of an argument that are designed to mislead people from examining the factual and evidentiary support of an argument are called

Accepted Answer

A)  appeals to pity. 
B)  testimonials. 
C)  emotional appeals. 
D)  arguments against the person. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  appeals to pity. 
B)  testimonials. 
C)  emotional appeals. 
D)  arguments against the person. 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

With a little care, it should be easy to tell the differences among facts, opinions, and reasoned judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A qualifier is

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement that refutes a particular conclusion. 
B)  used to build the main arguments. 
C)  a constraint or restriction on the conclusion. 
D)  the main argument in an extended passage. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  a statement that refutes a particular conclusion. 
B)  used to build the main arguments. 
C)  a constraint or restriction on the conclusion. 
D)  the main argument in an extended passage. 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

"We need to raise the speed limit because the current legal speed is too slow." This statement is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  card stacking. 
B)  part-whole fallacies. 
C)  slippery slope. 
D)  circular reasoning. 
A)  card stacking. 
B)  part-whole fallacies. 
C)  slippery slope. 
D)  circular reasoning.

Question 16

In visual arguments, the verbal portion is more persuasive than the more subtle visual elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The rules for changing beliefs can be used to check your own arguments for persuasiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Carefully read the argument below and then answer questions about it. You shouldn't smoke because it causes lung cancer and other serious diseases. Smoking also causes premature aging, is very expensive, and causes harm to others around you. It makes your clothes, car, and home smell bad. It might make you feel good, but it's not worth it. Which statement is NOT a premise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It might make you feel good 
B)  Smoking makes your car, clothes, and home smell bad 
C)  Smoking causes harm to others around you 
D)  Smoking causes premature aging 
E)  None of the above 
A)  It might make you feel good 
B)  Smoking makes your car, clothes, and home smell bad 
C)  Smoking causes harm to others around you 
D)  Smoking causes premature aging 
E)  None of the above

Question 19

A counterargument is

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement that refutes a particular conclusion. 
B)  used to build the main arguments. 
C)  a constraint or restriction on the conclusion. 
D)  the main argument in an extended passage. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  a statement that refutes a particular conclusion. 
B)  used to build the main arguments. 
C)  a constraint or restriction on the conclusion. 
D)  the main argument in an extended passage. 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

A premise is __________ when several premises are presented and they do not contradict each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent 
B)  presumptive 
C)  convergent 
D)  acceptable 
A)  consistent 
B)  presumptive 
C)  convergent 
D)  acceptable

Propaganda is almost always based on false reasons.

Which of the following is NOT true of assumptions?

Fallacies can be identified by checking the rules for sound arguments and deciding if any have been violated.

Describe rationalizing, including the various cognitive processes involved in it, and how critical thinking instruction may affect rationalizing.

A/an __________ involves arguments in which the conclusion of one subargument becomes the premise of a second argument

Which of the following statements is NOT an argument?

A main point is

When I argue that churches cause prostitution because they increase together and one can be predicted from the other, I am relying on

List and define the 5 anatomical parts of an argument.

Irrelevant attacks against the source of an argument that are designed to mislead people from examining the factual and evidentiary support of an argument are called

With a little care, it should be easy to tell the differences among facts, opinions, and reasoned judgments.

A qualifier is

"We need to raise the speed limit because the current legal speed is too slow." This statement is an example of

In visual arguments, the verbal portion is more persuasive than the more subtle visual elements.

The rules for changing beliefs can be used to check your own arguments for persuasiveness.

A counterargument is

A premise is __________ when several premises are presented and they do not contradict each other.

Thinking: An Introduction

Thinking Starts Here: Memory As the Mediator of Cognitive Processes

The Relationship Between Thought and Language

Reasoning: Drawing Deductively Valid Conclusions

Thinking As Hypothesis Testing

Likelihood and Uncertainty: Understanding Probabilities

Decision Making: It Is a Matter of Choice

Development of Problem Solving Skills

Creative Thinking

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Exam 5: Analyzing Arguments

Propaganda is almost always based on false reasons.

Which of the following is NOT true of assumptions?

Fallacies can be identified by checking the rules for sound arguments and deciding if any have been violated.

Describe rationalizing, including the various cognitive processes involved in it, and how critical thinking instruction may affect rationalizing.

A/an __________ involves arguments in which the conclusion of one subargument becomes the premise of a second argument

Which of the following statements is NOT an argument?

A main point is

When I argue that churches cause prostitution because they increase together and one can be predicted from the other, I am relying on

List and define the 5 anatomical parts of an argument.

Irrelevant attacks against the source of an argument that are designed to mislead people from examining the factual and evidentiary support of an argument are called

With a little care, it should be easy to tell the differences among facts, opinions, and reasoned judgments.

A qualifier is

"We need to raise the speed limit because the current legal speed is too slow." This statement is an example of

In visual arguments, the verbal portion is more persuasive than the more subtle visual elements.

The rules for changing beliefs can be used to check your own arguments for persuasiveness.

A counterargument is

A premise is __________ when several premises are presented and they do not contradict each other.

Thinking: An Introduction

Thinking Starts Here: Memory As the Mediator of Cognitive Processes

The Relationship Between Thought and Language

Reasoning: Drawing Deductively Valid Conclusions

Thinking As Hypothesis Testing

Likelihood and Uncertainty: Understanding Probabilities

Decision Making: It Is a Matter of Choice

Development of Problem Solving Skills

Creative Thinking

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