Question 1

One of the most significant cultural differences in argumentation is the way in which people use evidence to support a claim.In which of the following cultures is physical evidence often rejected because no connection is seen between the physical world and human actions?

Accepted Answer

A) Some African cultures 
B) Chinese culture 
C) European-American cultures 
D) Highly religious Muslim culture 
E) Highly religious Christian culture

Question 2

Critical thinking is a process that always results in an outcome..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument recognizes the exceptions to an argument?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

An argument is

Accepted Answer

A) the thinking we use to analyze what we read,see,and hear in order to arrive at a justified conclusion. 
B) the way in which we use critical thinking to advocate proposals,examine competing ideas,and influence one another. 
C) a hostile confrontation between two or more people. 
D) a form of debating in which a judge makes the final decision. 
E) a claim supported by evidence and reasons for accepting it.

Question 5

The three essential components in the Toulmin Model of Argument are the claim,evidence,and warrant..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part III of the following argument? I.Joan would be a good leader./ II.Good leaders are effective communicators./ III.Joan got an A in the communication course she took.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The warrant in an argument answers the question

Accepted Answer

A) "What makes you say that?" 
B) "What do you have to go on?" 
C) "How did you get there?" 
D) "Are there any exceptions?" 
E) "What conclusion or position do you advocate?"

Question 8

Self-awareness,self-regulation,self-confidence,and self-control characterize emotional intelligence..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An argument and an opinion are essentially the same concept..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As a form of evidence,a fact is a statement that evaluates an event,idea,person,or object..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Constructive argumentation decreases the risk of groupthink occurring in groups..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A claim that recommends a particular course of action is a claim of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) conjecture. 
C) value. 
D) policy. 
E) coherence.

Question 13

When Victoria believes that a group's discussion has become hostile and nonproductive,she relies on her assertiveness skills to intervene and help the group work things out by discussion the issues that than escalating the controversy and accompanying tensions.Which of the characteristic of emotional intelligence is Victoria using?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

"A claim of value evaluates whether something is good or bad,right or wrong,worthwhile or worthless" is an example of a definition..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part I of the following argument? I.Joan would be a good leader./ II.Good leaders are effective communicators./ III.Joan got an A in the communication course she took.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Competitive argumentation recognizes that others' ideas and arguments are as important as you own..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A claim that attempts to prove that something is true is a claim of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) conjecture. 
C) value. 
D) policy. 
E) coherence.

Question 18

After a quarrelsome family gathering,Joshua realizes he has to do a better job of figuring out the emotional meaning of what family members say by interpreting their tone of voice,body tension,and facial expressions.Because Joshua primarily relies on the meanings of the words they use,he has a difficult time avoiding and resolving family-feud conflicts.Which of the characteristic of emotional intelligence should Joshua seek to improve?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Generally,men are more likely than women to use evidence in arguments..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When ethical arguers look beyond their own needs and consider the circumstances of others,they are demonstrating the common good responsibility for ethical argumentation..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Group Development

One of the most significant cultural differences in argumentation is the way in which people use evidence to support a claim.In which of the following cultures is physical evidence often rejected because no connection is seen between the physical world and human actions?

Critical thinking is a process that always results in an outcome..

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument recognizes the exceptions to an argument?

An argument is

The three essential components in the Toulmin Model of Argument are the claim,evidence,and warrant..

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part III of the following argument? I.Joan would be a good leader./ II.Good leaders are effective communicators./ III.Joan got an A in the communication course she took.

The warrant in an argument answers the question

Self-awareness,self-regulation,self-confidence,and self-control characterize emotional intelligence..

An argument and an opinion are essentially the same concept..

As a form of evidence,a fact is a statement that evaluates an event,idea,person,or object..

Constructive argumentation decreases the risk of groupthink occurring in groups..

A claim that recommends a particular course of action is a claim of

"A claim of value evaluates whether something is good or bad,right or wrong,worthwhile or worthless" is an example of a definition..

Which component of the Toulmin Model of Argument is represented in Part I of the following argument? I.Joan would be a good leader./ II.Good leaders are effective communicators./ III.Joan got an A in the communication course she took.

Competitive argumentation recognizes that others' ideas and arguments are as important as you own..

A claim that attempts to prove that something is true is a claim of

Generally,men are more likely than women to use evidence in arguments..

When ethical arguers look beyond their own needs and consider the circumstances of others,they are demonstrating the common good responsibility for ethical argumentation..