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Deck 11: Critical Thinking in Ethics
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Your main goal as a critical thinker is to win arguments.
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Question
According to the _____, ethics is based on being a good person, that is, on incorporating ideal character traits into your life.
A)egoism principle
B)utility principle
C)principle of duties
D)principle of virtues
A)egoism principle
B)utility principle
C)principle of duties
D)principle of virtues
Question
In applying ethical principles to a decision, if most of the principles support a particular course of action, it is probably a good choice.
Question
When making a difficult ethical decision, you should narrow the stakeholders involved to those that will be most affected by the action.
Question
Which statement about logical fallacies is not correct?
A)They are often aimed at people's emotions.
B)They are frequently based on ignorance.
C)They are sometimes used to trick or manipulate others into agreeing with unethical propositions.
D)All the statements are correct.
A)They are often aimed at people's emotions.
B)They are frequently based on ignorance.
C)They are sometimes used to trick or manipulate others into agreeing with unethical propositions.
D)All the statements are correct.
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Match between columns
Premises:
Responses:
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
either/or
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
hasty generalization
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
inconsistency
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
false appeal to popularity
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
false appeal to authority
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
post hoc
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
slippery slope
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
provincialism
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
two wrongs make a right
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
red herring
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
is/ought
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
either/or
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
hasty generalization
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
inconsistency
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
false appeal to popularity
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
false appeal to authority
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
post hoc
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
slippery slope
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
provincialism
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
two wrongs make a right
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
red herring
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
is/ought
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
either/or
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
hasty generalization
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
inconsistency
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
false appeal to popularity
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
false appeal to authority
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
post hoc
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
slippery slope
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
provincialism
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
two wrongs make a right
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
red herring
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
is/ought
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
either/or
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
hasty generalization
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
inconsistency
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
false appeal to popularity
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
false appeal to authority
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
post hoc
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
slippery slope
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
provincialism
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
two wrongs make a right
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
red herring
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
is/ought
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
either/or
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
hasty generalization
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
inconsistency
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
false appeal to popularity
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
false appeal to authority
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
post hoc
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
slippery slope
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
provincialism
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
two wrongs make a right
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
red herring
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
is/ought
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
either/or
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
hasty generalization
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
inconsistency
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
false appeal to popularity
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
false appeal to authority
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
post hoc
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
slippery slope
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
provincialism
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
two wrongs make a right
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
red herring
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
is/ought
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
either/or
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
hasty generalization
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
inconsistency
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
false appeal to popularity
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
false appeal to authority
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
post hoc
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
slippery slope
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
provincialism
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
two wrongs make a right
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
red herring
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
is/ought
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
either/or
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
hasty generalization
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
inconsistency
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
false appeal to popularity
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
false appeal to authority
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
post hoc
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
slippery slope
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
provincialism
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
two wrongs make a right
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
red herring
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
is/ought
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
either/or
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
hasty generalization
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
inconsistency
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
false appeal to popularity
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
false appeal to authority
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
post hoc
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
slippery slope
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
provincialism
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
two wrongs make a right
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
red herring
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
is/ought
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
either/or
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
hasty generalization
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
inconsistency
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
false appeal to popularity
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
false appeal to authority
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
post hoc
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
slippery slope
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
provincialism
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
two wrongs make a right
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
red herring
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
is/ought
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
either/or
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
hasty generalization
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
inconsistency
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
false appeal to popularity
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
false appeal to authority
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
post hoc
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
slippery slope
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
provincialism
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
two wrongs make a right
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
red herring
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
is/ought
Question
It is usually difficult to determine the correct course of action when confronted with an ethical dilemma at work.
Question
When faced with a difficult ethical decision, you should start by looking at the big picture.
Question
Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue. Tim considers that if he does not report his suspicions, he can enjoy his raise, but if he doesn't and the problem is real and discovered, he might get into trouble. Tim is employing the
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)none of the above
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)none of the above
Question
Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue. When Tim thinks about it, he knows the right thing to do is to report his suspicions. He is employing the
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
Question
Which are stakeholders of the Bonomo Music Store?
A)its customers
B)its employees
C)the neighborhood
D)all of the above
A)its customers
B)its employees
C)the neighborhood
D)all of the above
Question
Logical fallacies are illogical or deceptive arguments.
Question
Which logical fallacy is often used by people who fear change?
A)post hoc
B)red herring
C)is/ought
D)false appeal to authority
A)post hoc
B)red herring
C)is/ought
D)false appeal to authority
Question
Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue. Tim reasons that if the director is appropriating money, reporting the theft will benefit clients, because the money will be available for services; employees, because they will not be suspected of the theft; and the board of directors, because the agency's reputation will be protected. He is employing the
A)utility principle.
B)principle of rights.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
A)utility principle.
B)principle of rights.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
Question
Critical thinking is the process of logical problem solving.
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Deck 11: Critical Thinking in Ethics
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Your main goal as a critical thinker is to win arguments.
False
2
According to the _____, ethics is based on being a good person, that is, on incorporating ideal character traits into your life.
A)egoism principle
B)utility principle
C)principle of duties
D)principle of virtues
A)egoism principle
B)utility principle
C)principle of duties
D)principle of virtues
D
3
In applying ethical principles to a decision, if most of the principles support a particular course of action, it is probably a good choice.
True
4
When making a difficult ethical decision, you should narrow the stakeholders involved to those that will be most affected by the action.
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Which statement about logical fallacies is not correct?
A)They are often aimed at people's emotions.
B)They are frequently based on ignorance.
C)They are sometimes used to trick or manipulate others into agreeing with unethical propositions.
D)All the statements are correct.
A)They are often aimed at people's emotions.
B)They are frequently based on ignorance.
C)They are sometimes used to trick or manipulate others into agreeing with unethical propositions.
D)All the statements are correct.
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Premises:
Responses:
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
either/or
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
hasty generalization
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
inconsistency
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
false appeal to popularity
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
false appeal to authority
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
post hoc
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
slippery slope
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
provincialism
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
two wrongs make a right
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
red herring
I had ice cream at lunch, and then I got a lot of work done, so eating ice cream must make me more productive.
is/ought
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
either/or
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
hasty generalization
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
inconsistency
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
false appeal to popularity
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
false appeal to authority
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
post hoc
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
slippery slope
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
provincialism
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
two wrongs make a right
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
red herring
The mail room lost an important package, so Imogen concludes that all its employees are completely unreliable.
is/ought
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
either/or
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
hasty generalization
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
inconsistency
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
false appeal to popularity
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
false appeal to authority
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
post hoc
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
slippery slope
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
provincialism
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
two wrongs make a right
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
red herring
If we allow our employees this benefit, pretty soon they'll be making all sorts of unreasonable demands.
is/ought
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
either/or
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
hasty generalization
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
inconsistency
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
false appeal to popularity
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
false appeal to authority
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
post hoc
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
slippery slope
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
provincialism
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
two wrongs make a right
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
red herring
We've always had two administrative assistants for every department, so that's something we can't even consider changing.
is/ought
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
either/or
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
hasty generalization
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
inconsistency
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
false appeal to popularity
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
false appeal to authority
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
post hoc
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
slippery slope
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
provincialism
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
two wrongs make a right
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
red herring
Ricci argues that since other hospital employees park in the doctors' reserved spaces, she shouldn't be reprimanded for doing it.
is/ought
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
either/or
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
hasty generalization
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
inconsistency
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
false appeal to popularity
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
false appeal to authority
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
post hoc
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
slippery slope
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
provincialism
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
two wrongs make a right
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
red herring
Since everyone's buying that phone, it must be the best one.
is/ought
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
either/or
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
hasty generalization
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
inconsistency
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
false appeal to popularity
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
false appeal to authority
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
post hoc
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
slippery slope
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
provincialism
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
two wrongs make a right
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
red herring
Ms. Kee asks Lucien when the report he is writing will be ready. He replies with a list of high-priority items she needs to see.
is/ought
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
either/or
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
hasty generalization
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
inconsistency
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
false appeal to popularity
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
false appeal to authority
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
post hoc
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
slippery slope
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
provincialism
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
two wrongs make a right
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
red herring
Two of my friends told me the best way to avoid a cold is to take vitamin C when you are going to be around a lot of people.
is/ought
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
either/or
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
hasty generalization
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
inconsistency
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
false appeal to popularity
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
false appeal to authority
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
post hoc
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
slippery slope
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
provincialism
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
two wrongs make a right
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
red herring
Look, I know that younger people are simply irresponsible.
is/ought
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
either/or
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
hasty generalization
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
inconsistency
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
false appeal to popularity
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
false appeal to authority
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
post hoc
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
slippery slope
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
provincialism
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
two wrongs make a right
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
red herring
Mr. Keefer tells his employees to be at work on time, but he is frequently late.
is/ought
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
either/or
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
hasty generalization
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
inconsistency
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
false appeal to popularity
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
false appeal to authority
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
post hoc
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
slippery slope
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
provincialism
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
two wrongs make a right
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
red herring
If you don't come to the Monday morning breakfasts, you aren't really a part of the team.
is/ought
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It is usually difficult to determine the correct course of action when confronted with an ethical dilemma at work.
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When faced with a difficult ethical decision, you should start by looking at the big picture.
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Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue. Tim considers that if he does not report his suspicions, he can enjoy his raise, but if he doesn't and the problem is real and discovered, he might get into trouble. Tim is employing the
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)none of the above
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)none of the above
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Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue. When Tim thinks about it, he knows the right thing to do is to report his suspicions. He is employing the
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
A)egoism principle.
B)utility principle.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
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Which are stakeholders of the Bonomo Music Store?
A)its customers
B)its employees
C)the neighborhood
D)all of the above
A)its customers
B)its employees
C)the neighborhood
D)all of the above
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Logical fallacies are illogical or deceptive arguments.
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Which logical fallacy is often used by people who fear change?
A)post hoc
B)red herring
C)is/ought
D)false appeal to authority
A)post hoc
B)red herring
C)is/ought
D)false appeal to authority
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Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue. Tim reasons that if the director is appropriating money, reporting the theft will benefit clients, because the money will be available for services; employees, because they will not be suspected of the theft; and the board of directors, because the agency's reputation will be protected. He is employing the
A)utility principle.
B)principle of rights.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
A)utility principle.
B)principle of rights.
C)principle of duties.
D)principle of virtues.
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Critical thinking is the process of logical problem solving.
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