Fallacies
3's
Definitions
4's
Big Dogs
100
If you skip class, you'll fail the test. If you fail the test, then you fail the class. If you fail the class, you'll get kicked out. If you get kicked out, you'll end up alone with nothing.
What is slippery slope.
100
This stage of knowing is based on following authority.
What is Garden of Eden?
100
Often described as a carefully explored thinking process that helps to clarify our understanding, this way of thinking helps us make more intelligent decisions.
What is critical thinking?
100
We are told that this quadrant is the place where we should spend the majority of our time because it has us focus on that which is important, but not urgent.
What is quadrant II?
100
These are the five steps to problem solving.
What is (1) define the problem; (2) find the alternatives; (3) list the pros and cons; (4) choose a solution; (5) monitor how well the solution worked?
200
Both of my children have cavities. I should change dentists.
What is post hoc?
200
This stage of knowing requires a person to step back and consider all points of view before making a decision.
What is critical thinking?
200
This term refers to the notion that all beliefs are tied to a person or context and that there is no standard.
What is relativism?
200
This creative thinking strategy helps to keep all negative thoughts at bay.
What is eliminating the Voice of Criticism?
200
These six levels make up Bloom's Taxonomy.
What are (1) knowledge/remember; (2) understand, describe, explain; (3) apply; (4) analyze; (5) evaluate; (6) create?
300
I am so getting that tattoo. It looks just like the one that 1/2 of the freshman class have.
What is bandwagon?
300
When we use our senses to look at the world we are ___________________.
What is perceiving?
300
We are caught in one of these when there is a conflict between two ethically sound principles that contradict each other.
What is moral dilemma?
300
This form of evidence requires a person to do an awful lot of reading.
What is references?
300
These 7 'smarts' make up Gardner's multiple intelligences.
What is (1) linguistic; (2) spatial; (3) intrapersonal; (4) interpersonal; (5) musical; (6) kinesthetic; (7) naturalist?
400
Vigorous exercise contributes to good health, therefore all people should exercise vigorously - even those with heart conditions.
What is sweeping generalization?
400
When we look beyond the facts to describe what is not known we do this.
What is infer?
400
The main difference between these two terms has to do with evidence.
What is difference between believing and knowing?
400
This step in analyzing the issue requires a person to look at all of the evidence.
What is identify the arguments?
400
These 8 words and phrases make up the acronym SMARTEST used to talk about goals.
What are (1) short and long term; (2) measurable; (3) achievable; (4) realistic; (5) time bound; (6) Exhibit; (7) Seek Support; (8) targeting obstacles?
500
If you step on a crack, you will break your mother's back.
What is questionable cause?
500
These three elements make for a good argument.
What are truth, validity,and soundness?
500
This term is used to suggest that there is always a truth - or a right and wrong answer.
What is absolutism?
500
This step in perception requires a person use their senses and look for designs and patterns.
What is organization?
500
This intelligence can be remembered using the analogy of a highway that runs from state to state.
What is interpersonal?
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