TOK semester exam

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What does "discernment" mean?

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The ability to use sharp perceptions to judge well

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Which term refers to intentionally false information spread to deceive?

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Disinformation

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What is the "Dunning–Kruger effect"?

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A bias where people overestimate their knowledge in areas they know little about

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"Empathy" refers to:

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Imagining and understanding another's feelings

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What does "epistemology" study?

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The nature and scope of knowledge

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What is "dogmatism"?

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A tendency to assert principles as undeniably true without evidence.

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The term "euphemism" refers to:

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A pleasant word used to disguise something unpleasant

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What does "fallacy" mean?

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A mistaken belief or invalid argument

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"Empiricism" is best described as:

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The reliance on observation and experience for knowledge

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"Hindsight bias" refers to:

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Thinking you knew something would happen after it already occurred