"Homophobe means a person who has an irrational or excessive hatred or fear of homosexuality." This is an example of a ________.
A. precising definition
B. persuasive definition
C. lexical definition
D. stipulative definition
Answer: C
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One or more false premises makes an inductive argument uncogent, even if its argumentation, its support for the conclusion, is strong.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The Hindu concept brahman means:
a. escape from death b. the greatest thing c. ultimate reality d. the soul
According to van den Haag, deterrence depends on:
a. rational calculation by would-be criminals. b. the likelihood and regularity of human responses to danger. c. the knowledge that justice will be swift. d. all of the above
With which of the following statements would King not agree?
a) There is something in the flow of time that will cure all ills. b) Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. c) There is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension that is necessary for growth. d) It is wrong to use moral means to preserve immoral ends.