Some persons argue that homosexuality causes harm, because homosexuals are more
likely to experience depression and psychological problems. Corvino responds that even
if such statistics are correct
a. the psychological problems may be more than compensated for by other advantages.
b. it may well be societal pressures on homosexuals that cause the problems, rather than
homosexuality itself being the cause.
c. homosexuality must have some survival advantages, otherwise evolutionary forces
would have eliminated it.
d. psychology is such an inexact science that we can draw no reliable conclusion from
such reports.
e. such statistics apply to only one culture during one period, and thus cannot be the
basis for universal statements of objective fact.
b
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(a) focus on consequences that have a greater likelihood of occurring (b) hold true to our preconceived beliefs (c) align possible outcomes with pre-existing stereotypes (d) remember why we are trying to solve the problem in the first place
Which of the following is a kind of nonideal theory according to John Rawls?
A. one that deals with conditions of noncompliance B. one that deals with conditions of unorthodoxy C. one that deals with conditions of conservatism D. one that deals with conditions of change
All Muslims, unless prevented by poverty or sickness, are expected to visit Mecca at least once in their lifetime on the religious journey (pilgrimage) known as
A. Shahadah. B. Salat. C. Hajj. D. Ramadan.
The Shiite branch developed because
A. of a difference over the correct version of the Qur'an. B. one leader wanted to take power away from his son. C. of a disagreement over the line of succession from Muhammad. D. the great size of the Muslim empire demanded that it be split into two parts for proper government.