Looking at the information we deal with in an average day, it is fair to say that ________
A) we are drowning in too much information
B) most information is inaccurate and untrustworthy
C) the quality of information has improved over the past century
D) much of it is advertising
A
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a. alcohol and substance abuse b. eating disorder c. sexual orientation issues d. all of the above (page 411-413)
Define inference and explain the difference between indirect inferences and direct inferences.
What will be an ideal response?
Norton feels that dogs should be allowed to the beach in his city. He wishes to remove the long-standing rule that does not allow citizens to bring their dogs to the beach. He prepares to speak to members of the city council about fencing off a section of the beach where people can bring their dogs. To ensure his persuasive message is ethical, Norton should:
A) ?insist on immediate action and not wait for the council to evaluate alternative solutions. B) ?argue for his belief to bring about the change because he genuinely endorses it. C) ?use excessive emotional appeals as the basis of his message. D) ?act as if he knows a great deal about animal rights laws when he actually does not.
Which logical fallacy involves stating an issue as an either-or-choice, overlooking other reasonable possibilities?
A) ?ad populum B) ?ad hominem C) ?false analogy D) ?faulty generalization E) ?false dichotomy