Question 1

Inherency is the term used to describe the concept that

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A) the reason for change is a consequence of some shortcoming in existing beliefs or behaviors. 
B) existing beliefs or behaviors will self-correct if given enough time. 
C) change is the natural course in human events. 
D) existing problems can be identified by examining human beings as dwelling simultaneously in the state of being and the process of becoming. 
A) the reason for change is a consequence of some shortcoming in existing beliefs or behaviors. 
B) existing beliefs or behaviors will self-correct if given enough time. 
C) change is the natural course in human events. 
D) existing problems can be identified by examining human beings as dwelling simultaneously in the state of being and the process of becoming. A

Question 2

Presumption identifies which side in a controversy presently occupies the contested ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The concept of inherency identifies the broad general topic to be argued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In fulfilling the burden of proof, the advocate judges or evaluates present beliefs and/or behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To determine who has the burden of proof, you first have to determine who occupies the contested ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Staying within the subject area of the proposition is the advocate's responsibility for doing what?

Accepted Answer

A) Assuming the burden of proof. 
B) Developing a topical prima facie case. 
C) Arguing inherency. 
D) All of the above 
A) Assuming the burden of proof. 
B) Developing a topical prima facie case. 
C) Arguing inherency. 
D) All of the above

Question 7

Argumentation can be characterized as involving

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A) opinion stating. 
B) opinion justifying. 
C) opinion refuting. 
D) All of the above 
A) opinion stating. 
B) opinion justifying. 
C) opinion refuting. 
D) All of the above

Question 8

The person who acts to discourage a change in belief or behavior is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) advocate. 
B) opponent. 
C) spokesperson. 
D) prime antagonist. 
A) advocate. 
B) opponent. 
C) spokesperson. 
D) prime antagonist.

Question 9

In the proposition, "Changing the semester structure to a ten-week semester with a six-day academic week would achieve substantial savings for NMU," artificial presumption would:

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A) require the opponent to begin argumentation because this is a substantial change. 
B) suggest that we presently believe a semester structure with a six-day academic week will not necessarily achieve substantial savings over the present structure. 
C) suggest that we presently believe that reducing the semester from 15 to 10 weeks will achieve substantial savings. 
D) require the advocate to define "substantial savings." 
A) require the opponent to begin argumentation because this is a substantial change. 
B) suggest that we presently believe a semester structure with a six-day academic week will not necessarily achieve substantial savings over the present structure. 
C) suggest that we presently believe that reducing the semester from 15 to 10 weeks will achieve substantial savings. 
D) require the advocate to define "substantial savings."

Question 10

The advocate always has presumption at the beginning of argumentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The beliefs of an audience should never be used to determine presumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If something in argumentation is field dependent, this means it's a concept such as the nature of cause-effect reasoning that does not change from one field to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The is the obligation of the advocate to contest the figurative ground of argument by offering arguments which are logically sufficient to challenge presumption.

Accepted Answer

A) burden of proof 
B) burden of rebuttal 
C) burden of refutation 
D) burden of presumption 
A) burden of proof 
B) burden of rebuttal 
C) burden of refutation 
D) burden of presumption

Question 14

In the proposition, "A nuclear waste dump would benefit the local economy," artificial presumption would

Accepted Answer

A) require the advocate to provide reasons why the local economy needs "benefiting." 
B) require the opponent to begin argumentation. 
C) suggest that we presently believe the local area does not need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy. 
D) suggest that we presently believe the local area does need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy. 
A) require the advocate to provide reasons why the local economy needs "benefiting." 
B) require the opponent to begin argumentation. 
C) suggest that we presently believe the local area does not need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy. 
D) suggest that we presently believe the local area does need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy.

Question 15

If something in argumentation is field invariant, this means it's a concept in a particular field, such as the critical standards for reviewing movies, and will change from field to field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The person who communicates to encourage a change in belief or behavior is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) advocate. 
B) opponent. 
C) spokesperson. 
D) prime mover. 
A) advocate. 
B) opponent. 
C) spokesperson. 
D) prime mover.

Question 17

When using natural presumption as a tool for audience analysis, it is advisable to ask such questions as what information on a subject might

Accepted Answer

A) hold the advantage of novelty. 
B) be easily found on the Internet. 
C) reflect artificial presumption. 
D) All of the above 
A) hold the advantage of novelty. 
B) be easily found on the Internet. 
C) reflect artificial presumption. 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Argumentation can be characterized as being

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A) a social activity. 
B) an intellectual activity. 
C) a verbal activity. 
D) All of the above 
A) a social activity. 
B) an intellectual activity. 
C) a verbal activity. 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a description of presumption?

Accepted Answer

A) It identifies the shortcomings in existing beliefs and behaviors. 
B) It identifies sources of information which provide good reasons for changing belief or behavior. 
C) It describes existing beliefs, policies, practices, or institutions. 
D) It is a decision rule that determines what the advocate must prove in testing the propositions as a hypothesis. 
A) It identifies the shortcomings in existing beliefs and behaviors. 
B) It identifies sources of information which provide good reasons for changing belief or behavior. 
C) It describes existing beliefs, policies, practices, or institutions. 
D) It is a decision rule that determines what the advocate must prove in testing the propositions as a hypothesis.

Question 20

Presumption is always determined by the laws which govern society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Inherency is the term used to describe the concept that

Presumption identifies which side in a controversy presently occupies the contested ground.

The concept of inherency identifies the broad general topic to be argued.

In fulfilling the burden of proof, the advocate judges or evaluates present beliefs and/or behaviors.

To determine who has the burden of proof, you first have to determine who occupies the contested ground.

Staying within the subject area of the proposition is the advocate's responsibility for doing what?

Argumentation can be characterized as involving

The person who acts to discourage a change in belief or behavior is referred to as the

In the proposition, "Changing the semester structure to a ten-week semester with a six-day academic week would achieve substantial savings for NMU," artificial presumption would:

The advocate always has presumption at the beginning of argumentation.

The beliefs of an audience should never be used to determine presumption.

If something in argumentation is field dependent, this means it's a concept such as the nature of cause-effect reasoning that does not change from one field to another.

The is the obligation of the advocate to contest the figurative ground of argument by offering arguments which are logically sufficient to challenge presumption.

In the proposition, "A nuclear waste dump would benefit the local economy," artificial presumption would

If something in argumentation is field invariant, this means it's a concept in a particular field, such as the critical standards for reviewing movies, and will change from field to field.

The person who communicates to encourage a change in belief or behavior is referred to as the

When using natural presumption as a tool for audience analysis, it is advisable to ask such questions as what information on a subject might

Argumentation can be characterized as being

Which of the following is NOT a description of presumption?

Presumption is always determined by the laws which govern society.

What Is Argumentation

What Am I Going to Argue About

How Do I Analyze Propositions

How Is a Unit of Argument Created

How Do I Prove My Argument

How Do I Reason With My Audience

What Should I Avoid

How Are Factual Propositions Argued

How Are Propositions of Value Argued

How Are Propositions of Policy Argued

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Exam 2: Where Do I Begin in Argumentation

Inherency is the term used to describe the concept that

Presumption identifies which side in a controversy presently occupies the contested ground.

The concept of inherency identifies the broad general topic to be argued.

In fulfilling the burden of proof, the advocate judges or evaluates present beliefs and/or behaviors.

To determine who has the burden of proof, you first have to determine who occupies the contested ground.

Staying within the subject area of the proposition is the advocate's responsibility for doing what?

Argumentation can be characterized as involving

The person who acts to discourage a change in belief or behavior is referred to as the

In the proposition, "Changing the semester structure to a ten-week semester with a six-day academic week would achieve substantial savings for NMU," artificial presumption would:

The advocate always has presumption at the beginning of argumentation.

The beliefs of an audience should never be used to determine presumption.

If something in argumentation is field dependent, this means it's a concept such as the nature of cause-effect reasoning that does not change from one field to another.

The is the obligation of the advocate to contest the figurative ground of argument by offering arguments which are logically sufficient to challenge presumption.

In the proposition, "A nuclear waste dump would benefit the local economy," artificial presumption would

If something in argumentation is field invariant, this means it's a concept in a particular field, such as the critical standards for reviewing movies, and will change from field to field.

The person who communicates to encourage a change in belief or behavior is referred to as the

When using natural presumption as a tool for audience analysis, it is advisable to ask such questions as what information on a subject might

Argumentation can be characterized as being

Which of the following is NOT a description of presumption?

Presumption is always determined by the laws which govern society.

What Is Argumentation

What Am I Going to Argue About

How Do I Analyze Propositions

How Is a Unit of Argument Created

How Do I Prove My Argument

How Do I Reason With My Audience

What Should I Avoid

How Are Factual Propositions Argued

How Are Propositions of Value Argued

How Are Propositions of Policy Argued

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