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Lesson 3- Determining Truth

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This theory of knowledge considers truth as based on agreement.

a)

Correspondence theory

b)

Consensus theory

c)

Coherence theory

d)

Pragmatic theory

2.

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

a)

Correspondence theory

b)

Coherence theory

c)

Pragmatic theory

d)

Constructivist theory

3.

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

a)

Correspondence theory

b)

Pragmatic theory

c)

Consensus theory

d)

Constructivist theory

4.

Fallacies are faulty arguments made by flawed reasoning.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

Correspondence theory

b)

Coherence theory

c)

Constructivist theory

d)

Pragmatic theory

6.

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?

a)

Consensus theory

b)

Pragmatic theory

c)

Correspondence theory

d)

Constructivist theory

7.

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?

a)

Correspondence theory

b)

Coherence theory

c)

Consensus theory

d)

Constructivist theory

8.

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

a)

Confirmation bias

b)

Framing

c)

Hindsight

d)

Correspondence bias

9.

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

a)

Conflict of interest

b)

Cultural bias

c)

Confirmation bias

d)

Framing

10.

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

a)

Ad hominem

b)

Appeal to force

c)

Appeal to the popular

d)

Appeal to emotion

11.

The practice of Muslim women wearing the veil must be understood within the framework of Islamic ethics. The hijab is seen not only as a symbol of modesty and privacy, but also as a sign of adherence to the Muslim faith. What theory is being referred?

a)

Coherence theory

b)

Pragmatic theory

c)

Correspondence theory

d)

Constructivist theory

12.

In 1998 two independent astronomical studies obtained evidence proving the hypothesis that the universe is continually expanding at an accelerating rate. What theory is being referred?

a)

Pragmatic theory

b)

Coherence theory

c)

Correspondence theory

d)

Constructivist theory

13.

Assuming the thing or idea to be proven is true; also known as "circular argument"

a)

Begging the question

b)

Appeal to emotion

c)

Fallacy of composition

d)

Fallacy of division

14.

You come from a family of doctors and intellectuals! Surely you can do better in this course. What bias is used in the statement?

a)

Fallacy of Composition

b)

Cause-and-effect

c)

Fallacy of division

d)

Begging the question

15.

"I have a right to free speech, therefore, you cannot stop me from talking." What bias is used?

a)

Appeal to tradition

b)

Appeal to force

c)

Begging the question

d)

Appeal to force

16.

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. What theory is being referred?

a)

Correspondence

b)

Coherence

c)

Constructivist

d)

Pragmatic

17.

Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then become heavy enough to fall under gravity. What theory is being referred?

a)

Correspondence

b)

Coherence

c)

Constructivist

d)

Consensus

18.

Praying the Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, devotions to favorite saints, making the sign of the cross and the like are ways of expressing faith by Catholics. What theory is being referred?

a)

Correspondence

b)

Coherence

c)

Consensus

d)

Pragmatic

19.

Long before skype and face time or google meet, there was the videophone invented by a Filipino engineer in the 1950s. What theory is being referred?

a)

Correspondence

b)

Consensus

c)

Pragmatic

d)

Constructivist

20.

Professor Charles Tatum of the Department of Psychology at National University had proven that human behavior is deeply rooted in biology, experience, and culture. What theory is being referred?

a)

Correspondence

b)

Pragmatic

c)

Constructivist

d)

Coherence