Lesson 3- Determining Truth

This theory of knowledge considers truth as based on agreement.

• Correspondence theory

• Consensus theory

• Coherence theory

• Pragmatic theory

This theory considers something as true if it id useful and verifiable.

• Correspondence theory

• Coherence theory

• Pragmatic theory

• Constructivist theory

This theory believes that societies are able to construct their own knowledge and what is true is shaped by social and cultural forces.

• Correspondence theory

• Pragmatic theory

• Consensus theory

• Constructivist theory

Fallacies are faulty arguments made by flawed reasoning.

• True

• False

Ice is water in frozen or solid form. What theory of knowledge is being referred to in the statement?

• Correspondence theory

• Coherence theory

• Constructivist theory

• Pragmatic theory

An ancient Aztecs believed that there existed four worlds prior to this one, and that the world is eventually destroyed and renewed through the sacrifice of the gods. What theory of knowledge is being referred?

• Consensus theory

• Pragmatic theory

• Correspondence theory

• Constructivist theory

The culture of the Philippines comprises a blend of traditional Filipino and Spanish Catholic traditions, with influences from America and other parts of Asia. What theory of knowledge is being referred?

• Correspondence theory

• Coherence theory

• Consensus theory

• Constructivist theory

A couple was fighting in street. The girl is crying. You said, "That boy cheated on her." What bias is used in the statement?

• Confirmation bias

• Framing

• Hindsight

• Correspondence bias

"My sister isn't a liar! You should investigate!" What bias is used in the statement?

• Conflict of interest

• Cultural bias

• Confirmation bias

• Framing

"Everyone is using Iphone. I should get one." What bias is used in the statement?

• Ad hominem

• Appeal to force

• Appeal to the popular

• Appeal to emotion