RLGN 104 Quiz 2 Critical Thinking
Question 1
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The main point of the cosmological argument for the existence
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of God is to show that the universe was caused by some agent that was neither part of the universe nor itself was caused.
True False
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Question 2
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Oversimplifying a complex issue to make it seem that only two options are possible is an example of a False Dilemma Fallacy.
True False
Question 3
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Using the Begging the Question fallacy is the same as using circular reasoning.
True False
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Question 4
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According to the text book, personal experience is not an argument for the existence of God.
True False
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Question 5
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The Anthropic Principle makes an argument based on order in the universe that was designed to accommodate life.
True False
Question 6
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William Paley’s “Watchmaker” parable is an example of which argument for the existence of God?
Cosmological
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Ontological Moral Teleological
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Question 7
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Which of the following is an argument used to explain the existence of God?
Cosmological Argument Teleological Argument Historical Argument Both a and b
Question 8
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The Argument from Design, observes nature, and concludes that it demonstrates randomness rather than intentionality or a plan.
True
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Question 9
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When researching a topic, a critical thinker should avoid investigating the many sides of an issue to avoid confusion. The person should pick a position and ^nd content to support the position.
True False
Question 10
Critical thinking:
Is self-guided Guides its adherents toward truth Involves self-corrective decision-making All of the above
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Question 11
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The moral argument suggests that without God, morality is subjective.
True False
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Question 12
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According to Powell the “Big Bang theory” fails to address the issue of suacient cause.
True False
Question 13
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An argument that justi^es a course of action because “everyone else is doing it” is an example of:
Oversimpli^cation
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Selective Perception False Analogy Bandwagon
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Question 14
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Making a judgment on the basis of one or even a few samples is what type of fallacy?
Hasty Conclusion Ad Hominem Sweeping Generalization Straw Man
Question 15
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Making a judgment about an entire group based on the behavior of a few from that group is what type of fallacy?
Bandwagon
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Slippery Slope Overgeneralization Appeal to False Authority
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Question 16
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“You can’t trust my opponent. Here she is speaking to you on the values of abstinence and abstinence education. Everyone knows she had a child out of wedlock while a teenager herself” is an example of:
Ad Hominem Hasty Conclusion Bandwagon Appeal to Ignorance
Question 17
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The two primary ways evidence is gathered: data gained from an external source and ________.
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Research Studying in a library Searching the Internet Personal experience
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Question 18
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An argument is an attempt to offer evidence to demonstrate the soundness of an opinion.
True False
Question 19
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“One of the most important aspects of the ___________ argument is that it provides purpose for creation.”
Cosmological Ontological
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Historical Moral
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Question 20
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“Evidence does not exist to prove humans were created by God therefore man was not created by God” is an example of:
Red Herring Appeal to Ignorance Overgeneralization False Dilemma
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