1)
Which of the following is type of fallacy of ambiguity?
Equivocation
Fallacy of Division
Amphiboly
All of the these
2)
Which type of fallacy involves arguments that are psychologically or emotionally persuasive but lead to a logically incorrect conclusion.
Formal Fallacy
Informal Fallacy
Neither formal or informal fallacies
Both formal and informal fallacies
3)
A Fallacy is a faulty argument that looks
valid.
True
False
4)
Amphiboly is a type of fallacy that deals with the following.
A vague or unclear word or phrase
A grammatical error that leads to more than one conclusion
An argument is changed based on an emphasized phrase
A memeber of a group is wrongly assumed to be a characteristic of the whole group
5)
Fallacies of Accent are a type of fallacy that deals with the following.
A vague or unclear word or phrase
A grammatical error that leads to more than one conclusion
An argument is changed based on an emphasized phrase
A member of a group is wrongly assumed to be a characteristic of the whole group
6)
Where are you likely to encounter fallacies in reasoning?
In Advertising
In Politics
On the Internet
All of these
7)
Equivocation is a type of fallacy that deals with the following.
A vague or unclear word or phrase
A grammatical error that leads to more than one conclusion
An argument is changed based on an emphasized phrase
A member of a group is wrongly assumed to be a characteristic of the whole group.
8)
The following is an example of which type of fallacy: “I understand that Canadians are very nice people. Therefore, Derek, who is from Vancouver, must be really nice.”
Fallacy of Composition
Fallacy of Division
Amphiboly
Fallacy of accent
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Please summarize both Asch’s and Milgrim’s experiments based on your readings and the video clips in Unit 7. Compare and contrast the Asch and Milgrim experiments, providing ample detail to illustrate your point.
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5) Imagine the following scene. You are the psychotherapist. A man begins to talk to you and says, "I am unable to attain an erection. Can you help me?" This is all the information you have at this point. What should you ask this man next?
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This week, we covered the legal issues that affect the sharing of information within the criminal justice system. As you reflect on these topics, do you think that convicted offenders should have a right to privacy? Why or why not? Explain whether or not you think that it is ethical to access and use the information within the criminal justice system. Also, how do you think sharing information in the criminal justice system relates to either your personal or professional life.
Your response should be at least 150 words. Please write in complete sentences and in your own words. As always, double-check your spelling and grammar.
This is criminal justice subject .
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◾How would the system decide who would go to a juvenile delinquency court and who would go to a status offender court? Explain. ◾Specifically, what would be the advantages? What would be the disadvantages? ◾Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Why or why not?
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Find a Web page or personal blog that you feel has serious writing errors. Make all of the necessary changes to the page and explain what changes you made and why. Include the original text in your submission.
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You are a mechanic in a local chain of successful auto body shops. You’ve been there 8 years but have not been promoted or given any opportunity to grow and develop in spite of your degree in business and 10 other years of experience in mechanics. The owner of the company is usually absent and morale is low, both of which have contributed to high turnover. What employee involvement programs and/or motivation theories do you think would help turn things around? Be specific.
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Use Maslow's hierarchy of needs to discuss the extent to which growth needs influence personality formation.
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Compare and contrast any two motivation theories that are early or contemporary theories, in light of your own experiences. Answer these questions using concrete examples from those experiences. Which theory do you believe, and why? Or do you believe both or neither? Which theory would you rather have your manager subscribe to? Descibe one EARLY theory and one CONTEMPORARY theory of motivation.
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Bentham and Mill seem to disagree about the existence of differences in quality among pleasures. In other words, Bentham thinks all pleasures are equal when evaluating which to pursue, while Mill argues that there exist higher and lower quality pleasures. Taking into consideration that both these philosophers are utilitarians who prescribe to the greatest happiness principle, briefly explain why it is compelling to argue that all pleasures are equal. Also, explain why it might be problematic to assert that all pleasures are equal. With which of these two thinkers do you agree? Explain why.
it is Philosophy question that needs 300 words to respond.
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What logical fallacy is the statement? "You play Call of Duty a lot so you must know a lot about weapons."
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It has been said that Maslow's theory does not hold up globally; that is, other cultures do not see self-actualization as the highest form of need. Rather, some cultures believe service to others or family is the highest level of need fulfillment. What is your opinion on this? Explain.
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Summarize the human social elements necessary to address when designing a conservation plan.
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The Coronation painting of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David
How would you describe the artist’s use of line in this work? Is it clear and realistic? Is it vague, blurry and imaginative? How does the use of line accomplish the artist’s intentions for the work or add to creative expression evident on the canvas?
Is the “form” of this work open, closed, open with contracting properties or closed with expanding properties?
Regarding “space,” what specific techniques does the artist use in this painting to cause your eyes to perceive depth? Name the technique and state where you think it occurs. Is it linear perspective, aerial perspective, use of shading and blur, foreshortening or use of proportion and scale among the subjects and setting?
When describing the “textures” in painting, we describe how the artist’s technique makes your eyes perceive the surface textures of the subjects and other objects in the setting. How might some of the textures in this work feel to the touch? State the subject or setting object and describe the texture represented or implied by the artist.
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