An argument that makes a comparison that involves exaggeration or in other ways does not fit the situation is called

a. a false analogy.
b. pseudo-science.
c. a Catch 22.
d. a logical fallacy.
e. an invalid assumption.


E

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Generally, the intellectual performance of children who attend a quality day care program is _________ than that of children from similar family backgrounds who do not attend a day care program or who attend one of poor quality

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

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The affective domain encompasses objectives that deal with recall or recognition of knowledge and the development of intellectual abilities and skills

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. reject H0 (p < .05) b. reject H0 (p > .05) c. not reject H0 (p < .05) d. not reject H0 (p > .05)

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Ms. Cahill's students are working on informational posters that will be displayed in the hallway. Ms. Cahill has made lots of decorative materials available to students and once their poster's content has been approved, they are encouraged to decorate their poster using markers, glitter, sequins, magazine photos, and yarn. Ellie, who is working with the art materials, sprinkles glitter into

Cash's hair. In addition to asking Ellie to clean up and apologize to Cash, a logical consequence in this case would be to a. tear Ellie's poster up to make a point. b. tell Ellie that she has lost the privilege of decorating her poster and send her back to her seat. c. let Cash put glitter into Ellie's hair, then make her write a letter of apology. d. send both students to the office.

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