PHIL 1010 Midterm Review

Question 1

I should be free to text while driving – just look at how many people do it every day! The obstacle present here is:

Accepted Answer

Appeal to common practice

Question 2

When an advertiser uses words such as "organic" and "locally sourced", which type of obstacle might the consumer face?

Accepted Answer

Mere exposure effect

Question 3

Which of the following would qualify as a statement?

Accepted Answer

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

Question 4

Critical thinking is the __________ evaluation or formulation of beliefs, or statements, by rational standards.

Accepted Answer

systematic

Question 5

I have a lot of exams this week. I&#x27;m sick. I&#x27;m tired of studying. Dr. Meeks should cancel our exam. The conclusion is:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Meeks should cancel our exam.

Question 6

What is the antecedent in this conditional statement? If it is above 90 degrees outside, then we will all go swimming.

Accepted Answer

It is above 90 degrees outside.

Question 7

Identify the following argument form: If p, then q. Not p. Therefore, not q.

Accepted Answer

Denying the antecedent

Question 8

An inductive, weak, and unreliable argument can have all true premises.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Dr. Meeks canceled class last week because she was at a conference. This statement is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An explanation

Question 10

If I wake up by 6am, I will go to PHIL 1010. I did not go to PHIL 1010. Therefore, I did not wake up by 6am. This is:

Accepted Answer

Denying the consequent

Questions 10