You are asked by a friend to tell him whether a color is either black or white. When you look at it, you think it is neither of these two extremes but is more a shade of gray. Your friend's question is an example of the _____ fallacy
A) bandwagon
B) either-or
C) emotional reasoning
D) not me
Answer: B
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Research concerning prejudice against atheists suggests that ____
a. belief in a deity is no longer considered to be particularly important in deciding whether someone is trustworthy or moral b. because religions tend to promote the idea that coreligionists are "family," atheists are viewed as having no family and therefore, they cannot be trusted c. belief in a deity remains critical in assessments of morality and trustworthiness among nearly all cultures d. discrimination against atheists is extremely rare and largely made up in an attempt by atheists to disparage religious groups
The _____ places importance on multiple perspectives, including those that recognize the uniqueness of each individual, as well as the similarities between each individual and other individuals.
A. tripartite model of personal identity B. etic approach C. behavioral approach D. evidence-based psychotherapy movement
Of the following, which is an effect of malnutrition?
A) stunted growth B) higher intelligence C) better physical fitness D) better school performance
In the Jones case, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a person found "not guilty by
reason of insanity" can be institutionalized ______. a. only until they are "well"" enough to serve the remainder of their sentence in jail b. only for a period of time equal to the amount of time they would have spent in jail if found "guilty" for the offense c. only for a period of time up to twice the amount of time they would have spent in jail if found "guilty" for the offense d. indefinitely, until such time that the person has regained legal sanity or is no longer a danger to society