PSYC 100 Exam 3 Review

What is the subject case in an analogical argument?

• The case we are more familiar with and use to draw a conclusion

• The case about which we are trying to draw a conclusion

• A feature that is attributable to an individual thing

• A feature that's attributable to the relationship between 2 or more things

_________ is a fallacious argument which appeals to the fact that there is no evidence for a claim.

Which of the following is one of the 5 criteria needed for an appeal to authority to be valid?

• Subject matter must be within area of expertise

• True premises

• Logical strength

• Authority must be a government official

"Many people who have lung cancer are smokers. Having lung cancer causes people to smoke." is an example of ??

• Common cause fallacy

• Slippery slope

• Confusing cause and effect

• Post hoc fallacy

True or false: A deductive argument is one where the truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion.

• True

• False

Affirming the antecedent has which argument form?

• If p then q. If q then r. Therefore, if p then r.

• If p then q. p. Therefore, q.

• If p then q. q. Therefore, p.

• If p then q. Not-q. Therefore, not-p.

True or false: Denying the consequent is a valid deductive argument form.

• True

• False

What is one potential problem with inductive generalizations?

• Other relevant information not contained in the premises

• Size of sample

• Representativeness of sample

• Disconfirming instances

Which of the following is a truth-functional statement?

• I ran this morning and made myself breakfast.

• It is sunny outside.

• My favorite color is maroon.

• My sister ate all the chips.

______ arguments are useful for generating new knowledge.