"Ornithology, a term that derives from ornis, the Greek word for bird, means the scientific study of birds." This is an example of a(n) ________.
A. enumerative definition
B. definition by genus and difference
C. definition by subclass
D. synonymous definition
E. ostensive definition
F. etymological definition
Answer: F
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a. Anglican b. Baptist c. Lutheran d. Pentecostal e. Reformed
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A. the ability to ignore the influence of emotions when reasoning B. the ability to use the fear and self-interest of others to make them believe what you would like them to believe C. the ability to ignore or disregard feelings when they facilitate thought D. the ability to perceive accurately, appraise and express emotion
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The study of knowledge.
A. metaphysics B. epistemology C. axiology D. logic E. none of these