PHI103 Week 1 – Quiz
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Question 1
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Critical thinkers generally do the following:
They accept things that are presented to them from people whom they trust and love
They follow where emotions lead them when thinking
They do not take into account evidence for other positions
They examine the sources of information and the credibility of the authors
Question 2
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Which of the following is a claim?
Shut the door.
The door is shut.
Is the door shut?
Did you shut the door?
Question 3
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The difference between deductive and inductive reasoning is:
Deductive reasoning attempts to guarantee the truth of this conclusions
Inductive reasoning attempts to guarantee the truth of this conclusions
Inductive reasoning goes from the specific to the general
Inductive reasoning is more fallacious
Question 4
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Which of the following words from this argument is a conclusion indicator?
All philosophers are seekers of truth; thus, it follows that no evil human is a seeker after truth, since no philosophers are evil humans.
Since
Thus
Philosophers
Truth
Question 5
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An argument in logic is _________.
a set of claims, some of which serve as support for another claim
a debate between two people
the conclusion of one’s reasoning
a dispute with no resolution
Question 6
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Which of the following is a claim?
Calculate the velocity of the alpha particle.
Did you calculate the velocity of the alpha particle?
Awesome!
Alpha particles are bare protons.
Question 7
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An argument, as defined in logic, is __________.
a methodological defense of a position
a verbal dispute characterized by anger and hostility
something that is emotional in nature
the opposite of what people do when they think rationally
Question 8
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Which of the following is the definition of logic employed by the book With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking?
A study of persuasion
The study of arguments
The study of how to make critical thinking a part of your life
The study of arguments as tools for arriving at warranted judgments
Question 9
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Which one of these is not one of the good things about intellectual modesty mentioned in Chapter 1?
We are more able to recognize our mistakes
We are willing to embrace change
We are better at public debate
We are willing to know what others think
Question 10
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Logical arguments __________.
always involve an exchange
are a means for venting emotion
involve quarreling
attempt to use good reasoning to discover truth
Question 11
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According to the authors or our text, a value of critical thinking is that it helps us to:
Not trust anyone
Live a life that we choose
Not have faith
Always trust our emotions
Question 12
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Which of the following is a conclusion marker?
Assuming that
Given that
Correct Answer
It follows that
Provided that
The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Putting Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Question 13
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Which of these is one of the differences (given in Chapter 1) between a logical argument and a rhetorical argument?
A logical argument does not necessarily involve an exchange
A logical argument can involve defending a position
Logic involves the use of language
Logic addresses more important topics
Question 14
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Which of the following is an explanation rather than an argument:
“Shock collars are cruel because they cause chronic anxiety in dogs.”
“I am investing in bit coin because I think it is going to go up.”
“I am hungry so I am going to buy food.”
“He is smiling so he must be happy.”
Question 15
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In inductive arguments, __________.
the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises
one seeks a valid form
true premises guarantee the truth of the conclusion
the conclusion follows from the premises in a probabilistic manner
Question 16
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Inference is __________.
the process of drawing a conclusion from supporting premises
the process of drawing premises from conclusions
an act of the mind that is never trustworthy
the assumptions that one has about reality
Question 17
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This form of thinking involves using our imagination.
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking
Strategic thinking
Creative thinking
Question 18
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Intellectual modesty is __________.
the ability to examine one’s own beliefs and be objective about faults in those beliefs
the tendency to desire to be right in all circumstances
the ability to attack others’ beliefs in the attempt to prove them wrong
the ability to bring about the good in one’s life
Question 19
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Which of the following indicates a premise?
Because
It follows that
So
Thus
Question 20
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Rhetorical arguments focus on __________.
outlining in mathematical form the premises and conclusions of an argument
arguments related to morality
creating a dialogue between arguing parties
persuading the audience to which one is speaking
Quiz Score: 19 out of 20
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