BUSN 410 Midterm Examination
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BUSN 410 Midterm Examination
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1 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsCritical thinking skills are important in
________________.
A.assessing
the validity of arguments.
B.creative
problem solving.
C.assessing
the validity of opinions.
D.All
of the above.
E.None
of the above.
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2 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsThe “method of belief” prescribes that one put aside
beliefs and begin examining an argument from a position of skepticism.
A. True
B.
False
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3 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsIn collaborative learning, one considers the opposition’s
position and feedback in decision making.
A. True
B.
False
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4 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsPoor critical thinking skills contribute to low
self-esteem.
A. True
B.
False
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5 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points____________ and ____________ are barriers to critical
thinking.
A.Wanting
to be right ….. defense mechanisms
B.Premature
analysis ….. cliches
C.Limited
experience ….. avoidance
D.Ignorance
….. ingratiation
E.None
of the above.
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6 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsReason is best applied when emotions are completely
excluded.
A. True
B.
False
Answer Key: FalseQuestion 7 of 254.0/ 4.0
Points__________ is the belief that knowledge can come from revelation or
reason, and that there are no logical inconsistencies between them.
A.Fideism
B.Rationalism
C.Critical
rationalism
D.Emotionalism
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8 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsEmpathetic people are more open to others’ views.
A. True
B.
False
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9 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsFor effective communication, it is important to
understand the differences between the denotative and connotative meaning of a
word or phrase.
A. True
B.
False
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10 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points____________ are used to ensure the standardization of
data collection and interpretation.
A.Lexical
definitions
B.Persuasive
definitions
C.Operational
definitions
D.Denotative
definitions
E.None
of the above.
Answer Key: CQuestion 11 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsYou are
out for the evening with a group of friends. One member of the group wants to
move to a different venue, but does not tell you. Instead, he is sulking, but
states that, “The venue is up to the group.” This is an example of ___________
communication.
A.assertive
B.aggressive
C.passive
D.passive-aggressive
E.None
of the above.
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12 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsEmotive language is often used to manipulate.
A. True
B.
False
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13 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points____________, like “addictive disease” instead of “drug
abuse”, serve to sugarcoat the truth.
A.Dysphemisms
B.Hyperboles
C.Sarcasm
D.Euphemisms
E.None
oif the above.
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14 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points_________ occurs when individuals in an organization
embrace behaviors or ideas that they would not otherwise espouse.
A.Diffusion
B.Polarity
C.Groupthink
D.Isolation
E.None
of the above.
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15 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsFirsthand experience is always a credible source of
evidence.
A. True
B.
False
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16 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsWhich of the following websites is the most credible
source of evidence?
E.All
are reliable sources.
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17 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsCognitive and social errors can distort expectations and
lead to disadvantageous behavior.
A. True
B.
False
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18 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points”This location has lots of foot traffic.” In the
sentence, the word “lots” is _________.
A.a
fallacy of accent.
B.an
equivocation.
C.an
amphiboly.
D.a
fallacy of division.
E.a
fallacy of composition.
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19 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsEvery terrorist in the 9/11 attacks was a Muslim, so all
Muslims should require additional security checks at the airport. This is an
example of what argument fallacy?
A.ad
hominem
B.amphiboly
C.fallacy
of division
D.fallacy
of composition
E.fallacy
of accent
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20 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points”If you don’t attend church every Sunday, you’ll burn in
Hell.” This is an example of __________.
A.popular
appealsB.a straw man fallacyC.Scare tacticsD.a red herringE.None of the above.
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21 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points”If we legalize marijuana, people will want to legalize
other drugs as well.” This is an example of ________.
A.a
false dilemma.
B.a
slippery slope.
C.a
naturalistic fallacy.
D.an
inappropriate appeal to authority.
E.None
of the above.
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22 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points___________ is known as the “art of persuasion”.
A.Inductive
argument
B.Equivocation
C.Rationalization
D.Rhetoric
E.None
of the above.
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23 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsConsider these two statements:
1. The
triangle has three equal sides.
2.
Angle A and angle B of the triangle are each 90 degrees.
In
determining the measurement of angle C, one could say that the two statements
are __________.
A.arguments
with independent premises.
B.arguments
with dependent premises.
C.arguments
with an unstated conclusion.
D.arguments
with a subconclusion.
E.None
of the above.
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24 of 254.0/ 4.0 PointsIn analyzing an argument, it is important to identify
the premises and the conclusion.
A. True
B.
False
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25 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points”Complete” arguments address all relevant premises and
conclusions.
A. True
B.
False
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