Question 1

In effective arguments,group members should use logical reasoning rather than engaging their emotional intelligence to make effective decisions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Highly argumentative members create more arguments on both sides of a position,which helps a group avoid groupthink..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When refuting an argument,in which order should you use the following steps?

Accepted Answer

A) State the claim you oppose,assess the evidence,assess the reasoning,summarize your refutation 
B) Listen to the argument,assess the evidence,state the claim you oppose,give an overview of your objections 
C) Give an overview of your objections,assess the evidence,state the claim you oppose,summarize your refutation 
D) Listen to the argument,assess the evidence,assess the reasoning,state the claim you oppose 
E) Summarize your claim,provide reasoning,state your claim,support your claim 
A) State the claim you oppose,assess the evidence,assess the reasoning,summarize your refutation 
B) Listen to the argument,assess the evidence,state the claim you oppose,give an overview of your objections 
C) Give an overview of your objections,assess the evidence,state the claim you oppose,summarize your refutation 
D) Listen to the argument,assess the evidence,assess the reasoning,state the claim you oppose 
E) Summarize your claim,provide reasoning,state your claim,support your claim

Question 4

Which step in refuting an argument would be characterized by a statement such as "I don't support the increase in student activity fees for two reasons: the college just raised tuition 5 percent and the poor economy has stressed many students and their parents to the limit"?

Accepted Answer

A) Assess the reasoning 
B) State the opposing claim 
C) Assess the evidence 
D) Listen to the argument 
E) Preview your objections 
A) Assess the reasoning 
B) State the opposing claim 
C) Assess the evidence 
D) Listen to the argument 
E) Preview your objections

Question 5

The following fallacy is an example of appeal to tradition: "Who are you to support our troops? As I recall,you were arrested at an antiwar demonstration in the early 1970s.".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"According to a 1984 article in the Midland Times Herald,gang activity is not a significant problem in the community." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) It's not recent. 
B) It's not statistically valid. 
C) It's biased. 
D) It's not identified. 
E) It's not consistent. 
A) It's not recent. 
B) It's not statistically valid. 
C) It's biased. 
D) It's not identified. 
E) It's not consistent.

Question 7

Research suggests that group members' emotional intelligence affects how they develop and refute arguments..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During the course of an argument,men are much more likely to search out many different perspectives on a subject as well as ask more questions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"According to NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws),marijuana is a harmless drug that has no long-term side effects." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) It's not recent. 
B) It's not statistically valid. 
C) It's biased. 
D) It's not identified. 
E) It's not consistent. 
A) It's not recent. 
B) It's not statistically valid. 
C) It's biased. 
D) It's not identified. 
E) It's not consistent.

Question 10

When refuting an argument,make sure you have assessed whether the argument's evidence supports the claim or is faulty..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Everyone in our group has signed the petition.You should,too." What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Refutation is the process of presenting an argument's claim,evidence,and warrant..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Effective argumentation in groups is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) competition. 
B) critical thinking. 
C) persuasion. 
D) groupthink. 
E) hostility. 
A) competition. 
B) critical thinking. 
C) persuasion. 
D) groupthink. 
E) hostility.

Question 14

According to Karyn and Donald Rybacki,the reasoning 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.

In effective arguments,group members should use logical reasoning rather than engaging their emotional intelligence to make effective decisions..

Highly argumentative members create more arguments on both sides of a position,which helps a group avoid groupthink..

When refuting an argument,in which order should you use the following steps?

Which step in refuting an argument would be characterized by a statement such as "I don't support the increase in student activity fees for two reasons: the college just raised tuition 5 percent and the poor economy has stressed many students and their parents to the limit"?

The following fallacy is an example of appeal to tradition: "Who are you to support our troops? As I recall,you were arrested at an antiwar demonstration in the early 1970s.".

"According to a 1984 article in the Midland Times Herald,gang activity is not a significant problem in the community." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence?

Research suggests that group members' emotional intelligence affects how they develop and refute arguments..

During the course of an argument,men are much more likely to search out many different perspectives on a subject as well as ask more questions..

"According to NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws),marijuana is a harmless drug that has no long-term side effects." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence?

When refuting an argument,make sure you have assessed whether the argument's evidence supports the claim or is faulty..

"Everyone in our group has signed the petition.You should,too." What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

Refutation is the process of presenting an argument's claim,evidence,and warrant..

Effective argumentation in groups is characterized by

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

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

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Exam 2: Group Development

In effective arguments,group members should use logical reasoning rather than engaging their emotional intelligence to make effective decisions..

Highly argumentative members create more arguments on both sides of a position,which helps a group avoid groupthink..

When refuting an argument,in which order should you use the following steps?

Which step in refuting an argument would be characterized by a statement such as "I don't support the increase in student activity fees for two reasons: the college just raised tuition 5 percent and the poor economy has stressed many students and their parents to the limit"?

The following fallacy is an example of appeal to tradition: "Who are you to support our troops? As I recall,you were arrested at an antiwar demonstration in the early 1970s.".

"According to a 1984 article in the Midland Times Herald,gang activity is not a significant problem in the community." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence?

Research suggests that group members' emotional intelligence affects how they develop and refute arguments..

During the course of an argument,men are much more likely to search out many different perspectives on a subject as well as ask more questions..

"According to NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws),marijuana is a harmless drug that has no long-term side effects." What criticism should be made about this piece of evidence?

When refuting an argument,make sure you have assessed whether the argument's evidence supports the claim or is faulty..

"Everyone in our group has signed the petition.You should,too." What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

Refutation is the process of presenting an argument's claim,evidence,and warrant..

Effective argumentation in groups is characterized by

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

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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