WGU D265 Exam Review (New 2023/ 2024
Update) Critical Thinking - Reason and
Evidence _ Questions and Verified Answers_
100% Correct_ Graded A
QUESTION
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do. Which type of logic
error is this an example of?
Answer:...
WGU D265 Exam Review (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Critical Thinking - Reason and Evidence _ Question s and Verified Answers _ 100% Correct _ Grade d A QUESTION People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do. Which type of logic error is this an example of? Answer: Begging the question QUESTION One should not speed because speeding is wrong.which type of logic error is this an example of? Answer: Begging the question QUESTION My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop. Which t ype of logic error is this an example of? Answer: The fallacy fallacy QUESTION If bo is kind, then bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, bo is kind. This is an example of which type of logic error? Answer: Affirming the consequent QUESTION Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "my opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks." Answer: The fallacy fallacy QUESTION Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team won. W hich term describes this argument? Answer: Inductive QUESTION I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun will rise again tomorrow. Which term describes this argument? Answer: Cogent QUESTION All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, smokey is wild. Which term describes the argument? Answer: Deductive QUESTION Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? Answer: All sources have bias, but some are more credible than others. QUESTION A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect information it published. In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's action suggest about its credibility? Answer: The source appears credible because it is concerned with accuracy. QUESTION Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of information sources? Answer: The credibility of sources spans a spectrum. & sources may lack credibility for a variety of reasons. QUESTION Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? Answer: It helps to determine if the author has relevant expertise. QUESTION
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