Question 1

"Three of the best-selling books of all time are A Tale of Two Cities,The Lord of the Ring,and The Little Prince.What type of evidence is used in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) Definition 
B) Opinion 
C) Statistic 
D) Illustration 
E) Example 
A) Definition 
B) Opinion 
C) Statistic 
D) Illustration 
E) Example

Question 2

The following fallacy is an example of a faulty analogy: "Last semester,I had an excellent student whose last name was Whipple.This semester,I have another student with that name,and I'm expecting good work from her.".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Arguing in groups is always disruptive and should be avoided..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Some group members have suggested that the company sponsor an annual picnic rather than a more formal annual dinner.John disagrees with the others because the company has held a formal dinner every year for more than 10 years.Which fallacy of argument could be attributed to John's comment?

Accepted Answer

A) Ad hominem attack 
B) Appeal to authority 
C) Appeal to popularity 
D) Appeal to tradition 
E) Faulty cause 
A) Ad hominem attack 
B) Appeal to authority 
C) Appeal to popularity 
D) Appeal to tradition 
E) Faulty cause

Question 5

There are no culturally universal standards about what constitutes valid evidence in argumentation..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The faulty cause fallacy is the basis for many superstitions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The following fallacy is an example of an appeal to popularity: "Everybody I've talked to on my street intends to vote for Ms.Kullen.I'm sure she'll win.".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The president and chief executive of a virtual web space in which users can share comments claims,"The best innovations occur when you have networks of people with diverse backgrounds gathering around a problem." What type of evidence is used in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) Fact 
B) Statistic 
C) Illustration 
D) Opinion 
E) Example 
A) Fact 
B) Statistic 
C) Illustration 
D) Opinion 
E) Example

Question 9

When you provide reasons why your evidence supports your claim in an argument,you are explaining the argument's warrant..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Highly argumentative group members enjoy the challenge of a good argument and are eager to defend their points of view with confidence..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You should ask all of the following questions when trying to determine the objectivity or accuracy of evidence from an Internet source EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) "Is statistical data well labeled and easy to read?" 
B) "Are the sources of information available for verifying their claims?" 
C) "Does the evidence account for opposing points of view?" 
D) "Is the information free of grammatical,spelling,and typographical errors that could indicate a lack of quality control?" 
E) "Do you agree with the source's claims and point of view?" 
A) "Is statistical data well labeled and easy to read?" 
B) "Are the sources of information available for verifying their claims?" 
C) "Does the evidence account for opposing points of view?" 
D) "Is the information free of grammatical,spelling,and typographical errors that could indicate a lack of quality control?" 
E) "Do you agree with the source's claims and point of view?"

Question 12

According to Karyn and Donald Rybacki,the social code responsibility requires that ethical group members

Accepted Answer

A) avoid making arguments containing fallacies. 
B) reveal the sources of information so others can evaluate them. 
C) consider the interests of those affected by a decision. 
D) treat other group members as equals. 
E) respect established group norms. 
A) avoid making arguments containing fallacies. 
B) reveal the sources of information so others can evaluate them. 
C) consider the interests of those affected by a decision. 
D) treat other group members as equals. 
E) respect established group norms.

Question 13

"Robert's Rules of Order is used by the majority of groups and associations that follow the rules of parliamentary procedure" is an example of a fact..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Robert has learned that he must work at handling his emotions responsibly,at delaying getting what he wants,and at focusing on helping his group achieve its common goal.Which of the characteristic of emotional intelligence is Robert seeking to improve?

Accepted Answer

A) empathy. 
B) self-awareness. 
C) self-regulation. 
D) self-confidence. 
E) self-assertion. 
A) empathy. 
B) self-awareness. 
C) self-regulation. 
D) self-confidence. 
E) self-assertion.

Question 15

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument states the degree to which the claim appears to be true?

Accepted Answer

A) Backing 
B) Reservation 
C) Qualifier 
D) Evidence 
E) Claim 
A) Backing 
B) Reservation 
C) Qualifier 
D) Evidence 
E) Claim

Question 16

Makau and Marty's concept of _______________ describes a collective process that calls for thoughtful arguments,critical listening,civility,and informed decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) high argumentativeness 
B) low argumentativeness 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) deliberative argumentation. 
E) competitive argumentation. 
A) high argumentativeness 
B) low argumentativeness 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) deliberative argumentation. 
E) competitive argumentation.

Question 17

"If lawyers develop their cases with help from other lawyers,why can't I write my term paper with help from other students?" What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Appeal to authority 
B) Hasty generalization 
C) Faulty cause 
D) Faulty analogy 
E) Ad hominem attack 
A) Appeal to authority 
B) Hasty generalization 
C) Faulty cause 
D) Faulty analogy 
E) Ad hominem attack

Question 18

All of the following traits characterize highly argumentative group members EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they promote hostility in the group. 
B) they show genuine interest in the group's discussions. 
C) they focus on issues rather than personalities. 
D) they are often chosen as group leaders. 
E) they are viewed as highly credible members. 
A) they promote hostility in the group. 
B) they show genuine interest in the group's discussions. 
C) they focus on issues rather than personalities. 
D) they are often chosen as group leaders. 
E) they are viewed as highly credible members.

Question 19

Highly argumentative members dislike it when another member of members challenge their claims and conclusions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the Toulmin Model of Argument,the qualifier states the degree to which the claim appears to be

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Three of the best-selling books of all time are A Tale of Two Cities,The Lord of the Ring,and The Little Prince.What type of evidence is used in this example?

The following fallacy is an example of a faulty analogy: "Last semester,I had an excellent student whose last name was Whipple.This semester,I have another student with that name,and I'm expecting good work from her.".

Arguing in groups is always disruptive and should be avoided..

Some group members have suggested that the company sponsor an annual picnic rather than a more formal annual dinner.John disagrees with the others because the company has held a formal dinner every year for more than 10 years.Which fallacy of argument could be attributed to John's comment?

There are no culturally universal standards about what constitutes valid evidence in argumentation..

The faulty cause fallacy is the basis for many superstitions..

The following fallacy is an example of an appeal to popularity: "Everybody I've talked to on my street intends to vote for Ms.Kullen.I'm sure she'll win.".

The president and chief executive of a virtual web space in which users can share comments claims,"The best innovations occur when you have networks of people with diverse backgrounds gathering around a problem." What type of evidence is used in this example?

When you provide reasons why your evidence supports your claim in an argument,you are explaining the argument's warrant..

Highly argumentative group members enjoy the challenge of a good argument and are eager to defend their points of view with confidence..

You should ask all of the following questions when trying to determine the objectivity or accuracy of evidence from an Internet source EXCEPT

According to Karyn and Donald Rybacki,the social code responsibility requires that ethical group members

"Robert's Rules of Order is used by the majority of groups and associations that follow the rules of parliamentary procedure" is an example of a fact..

Robert has learned that he must work at handling his emotions responsibly,at delaying getting what he wants,and at focusing on helping his group achieve its common goal.Which of the characteristic of emotional intelligence is Robert seeking to improve?

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument states the degree to which the claim appears to be true?

Makau and Marty's concept of _______________ describes a collective process that calls for thoughtful arguments,critical listening,civility,and informed decision making.

"If lawyers develop their cases with help from other lawyers,why can't I write my term paper with help from other students?" What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

All of the following traits characterize highly argumentative group members EXCEPT

Highly argumentative members dislike it when another member of members challenge their claims and conclusions..

In the Toulmin Model of Argument,the qualifier states the degree to which the claim appears to be

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"Three of the best-selling books of all time are A Tale of Two Cities,The Lord of the Ring,and The Little Prince.What type of evidence is used in this example?

The following fallacy is an example of a faulty analogy: "Last semester,I had an excellent student whose last name was Whipple.This semester,I have another student with that name,and I'm expecting good work from her.".

Arguing in groups is always disruptive and should be avoided..

Some group members have suggested that the company sponsor an annual picnic rather than a more formal annual dinner.John disagrees with the others because the company has held a formal dinner every year for more than 10 years.Which fallacy of argument could be attributed to John's comment?

There are no culturally universal standards about what constitutes valid evidence in argumentation..

The faulty cause fallacy is the basis for many superstitions..

The following fallacy is an example of an appeal to popularity: "Everybody I've talked to on my street intends to vote for Ms.Kullen.I'm sure she'll win.".

The president and chief executive of a virtual web space in which users can share comments claims,"The best innovations occur when you have networks of people with diverse backgrounds gathering around a problem." What type of evidence is used in this example?

When you provide reasons why your evidence supports your claim in an argument,you are explaining the argument's warrant..

Highly argumentative group members enjoy the challenge of a good argument and are eager to defend their points of view with confidence..

You should ask all of the following questions when trying to determine the objectivity or accuracy of evidence from an Internet source EXCEPT

According to Karyn and Donald Rybacki,the social code responsibility requires that ethical group members

"Robert's Rules of Order is used by the majority of groups and associations that follow the rules of parliamentary procedure" is an example of a fact..

Robert has learned that he must work at handling his emotions responsibly,at delaying getting what he wants,and at focusing on helping his group achieve its common goal.Which of the characteristic of emotional intelligence is Robert seeking to improve?

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument states the degree to which the claim appears to be true?

Makau and Marty's concept of _______________ describes a collective process that calls for thoughtful arguments,critical listening,civility,and informed decision making.

"If lawyers develop their cases with help from other lawyers,why can't I write my term paper with help from other students?" What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

All of the following traits characterize highly argumentative group members EXCEPT

Highly argumentative members dislike it when another member of members challenge their claims and conclusions..

In the Toulmin Model of Argument,the qualifier states the degree to which the claim appears to be

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

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