A deliberate attempt to mislead without the prior consent of the target is known as a(n) ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


lie

A lie is "a deliberate attempt to mislead, without the prior consent of the target." Withholding or omitting certain information in a way that distorts a message so it is deceptive may also constitute lying.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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White privilege is reflected by __________

A) films such as "White Men Can't Jump" B) the recognition of heterosexual marriages C) legalized racism D) the need to consider African-Americans as a "protected group under the law"

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Here is an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion. Translate it into a standard-form syllogism and determine whether the reasoning is valid.Granita is in a good mood. It's her birthday.

What will be an ideal response?

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“Grace deserves to win the scholarship” expresses

a) a legal judgment. b) an aesthetic judgment. c) a moral judgment. d) a prudential judgment

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