BUSINESS HU101 Critical thinking Week 3 Quiz. Herzing University -

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Critical thinking Week 3 Quiz • Question 1 2 out of 2 points When a key term in an argument is ambiguous and the meaning of the term changes during the course of the argument, ______ occurs... . • Question 2 2 out of 2 points A statement that expresses a complete thought and can be either true or false: • Question 3 Needs Grading Explain the red herring fallacy. Provide two examples. Selected Answer: A red herring fallacy is presenting an argument unrelated to the subject to distract the person from the original issue. Example 1. Child: Mom, I want that toy! Mom: Let's rush home. I have a yummy treat for you. Example 2. I don't believe we should vote for Hillary because she would have to watch her grandkids. • Question 4 2 out of 2 points A faulty argument that at first appears correct: • Question 5 2 out of 2 points The ______ is based on the unwarranted assumption that what is natural is good or morally acceptable and that what is unnatural is bad or morally unacceptable. • Question 6 2 out of 2 points The fallacy of ______ reduces responses to complex issues to an either/or choice. • Question 7 2 out of 2 points In ______, the conclusion is simply a rewording of a premise. • Question 8 2 out of 2 points Reasoning that is made up of two or more propositions, one of which is supported by the others: • Question 9 2 out of 2 points When an opponent's argument is distorted or misrepresented in order to make it easier to refute, ______ occurs. • Question 10 2 out of 2 points The fallacy of personal attack: • Question 11 Needs Grading Explain scare tactics (appeal to force fallacy). Provide two examples. • Question 12 2 out of 2 points An appeal to popular opinion to gain support for our conclusion: [Show More]

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