Stages of Knowing
Miscellaneous
Reporting, Inferring, Judging
Fallacies
Cultural Competency
100
I'm not going to talk to my brother about his diet. Everyone should be able to eat whatever they want.
What is Stage 2: Anything Goes
100
All human life has value
What is a moral belief/principle
100
My dog wags his tail whenever he sees me.
What is Reporting
100
Beyonce stays in shape because she dances so much; I'm going to join a Zumba class.
What is Appeal to Authority
100
Define diversity
What is "a variety of differences that exist between people."
200
Black and white thinking; right and wrong thinking; knowledge is dictated by authorities
What is Stage 1: Garden of Eden
200
2 things required to not just BELIEVE something, but to KNOW something
What is "the belief is accurate" and you have evidence and reasons to support the belief.
200
All dogs love me
What is Judging
200
My friends are all eating the soup today. It must be good, so I'll get soup too.
What is Bandwagon
200
Viewing people of the same group in the same way; ignoring individual differences.
What is the definition of stereotypes
300
Based on the evidence, I'm going to agree with Joe's lawyer that he is innocent.
What is Stage 3: Critical Thinking
300
The definition of fallacy
What is "an unsound argument that is persuasive and appears to be logical because it appeals to our emotions and prejudices. It also supports conclusions we want to believe."
300
My dog is excited to see me
What is Inferring
300
What do you want to drink? Water or milk?
What is False Dilemma
300
Provide three examples of "isms."
What is sexism, heterosexism, racism, ableism, ageism, classism
400
I can understand why you would support this position, but I can't bring myself to do the same.
What is Stage 3: Critical Thinking
400
Two things that bring about racism
What is prejudice and power
400
The polar ice caps are melting
What is Reporting
400
If I don't finish this paper tonight, I won't be able to start my next paper tomorrow. I'm going to get too far behind and eventually I'll just fail my classes
What is Slippery Slope
400
A benefit of interacting with people who are different than you in college.
What is improved leadership abilities; improved critical thinking; improved ability to view issues from different perspectives
500
Define Stage 3: Critical Thinking
What is "Recognizing that some viewpoints are better than others, not because an authority says so, but because there are reasons and evidence to support the viewpoints."
500
Define moral dilemmas
What is "a conflict of traditional moral principles - both principles seem ethically sound and appropriate, but they contradict each other.
500
Humans are destroying the planet
What is Judging
500
People make bad decisions because they don't think things through. I better study more.
What is Red Herring
500
A distinctive pattern of beliefs and values learned by a group who share a social heritage and traditions.
What is the definition of culture.