Topic 3 - Arguments & Logical Fallacies

Question 1

An assertion that has premises and a conclusion. Examining all assumptions the ________ is dependent on is critical to analysis.

Answer 1

Argument

Question 2

To be valid, if the _______ is true, then the conclusion must be true also.

Answer 2

Premise

Question 3

To be sound, the _____ is valid and the premise is true, in which case the conclusion must be true.

Answer 3

Logic

Question 4

An assertion of truth, existence or value that is either true or false.

Answer 4

Claim (aka. Proposition, Statement)

Question 5

T/F - A claim cannot become a conclusion, even if supported by premises.

Answer 5

False - A claim CAN become a conclusion IF supported by premises.

Question 6

An assertion or proposition (claim) that forms the basis for a work or theory. Proposition from which another proposition is inferred or follows as a conclusion.

Answer 6

Premise

Question 7

The following statement an example of…
“If massage decreases pain and less pain increases mobility and range of motion, then massage increases mobility and range of motion.”

Answer 7

Premise

Question 8

T/F - A premise can be wrong.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A premise may be true but __________ and does not cover the relevant facts necessary to argue the conclusion.

Answer 9

Incomplete

Question 10

A premise may be an ___________ assumption where the truth of the premise has not been established sufficiently. Often people choose the assumptions that best fit the __________ they prefer.

Answer 10

Unwarranted
Conclusion

Question 11

Psychological experiments show that most people start with conclusions they ______, then reverse engineer arguments to support them. This process is called _______________.

Answer 11

Desire
Rationalization