Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue."You really should get a Prudential life insurance policy. What would happen to your spouse and children if you die? Remember, you are their main source of income. Would they be forced to move?"

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


Scare tactics.

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a. True b. False

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best translates the statement into a standard form categorical proposition. Tulips are blooming in the garden

A) Some tulips are flowers blooming in the garden. B) All flowers blooming in the garden are tulips. C) Some tulips are not flowers blooming in the garden. D) All tulips are flowers blooming in the garden. E) Some tulips are blooming in the garden.

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Adam Smith believed that economic self-interest produces the best general outcome

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The legislature is considering a bill that would increase the minimum wage. Which of the following is an ethical consideration relative to the decision to support or not to support the bill?

(a) How will the change impact workers and business owners? (b) Will I ever be in a position where I make minimum wage again in my life? (c) What is my political party's official position on this bill? (d) How will my vote on this bill impact my chances for being re-elected?

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