Question 1

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
-Social conditioning encourages you to accept the beliefs, traditions, and values of your social group._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Even if a claim is not relevant to the conclusion, you must consider the value of the argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Experts are usually right, so you don't need to evaluate their arguments as you do arguments from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
-In the context of critical thinking, a(n) assumption is a set of one or more claims that support a particular conclusion._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using ambiguous or vague words in an argument is known as ____, and may or may not be intentional.

Accepted Answer

A)  bias 
B)  equivocation 
C)  normalization 
D)  social conditioning

Question 6

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
-A(n) premise is an invalid argument that is presented so that it appears valid._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Thinking Critically

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE -Social conditioning encourages you to accept the beliefs, traditions, and values of your social group._________________________

Even if a claim is not relevant to the conclusion, you must consider the value of the argument.

Experts are usually right, so you don't need to evaluate their arguments as you do arguments from others.

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE -In the context of critical thinking, a(n) assumption is a set of one or more claims that support a particular conclusion._________________________

Using ambiguous or vague words in an argument is known as ____, and may or may not be intentional.

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE -A(n) premise is an invalid argument that is presented so that it appears valid._________________________