midterm exam 51

1/What is a claim in terms of argumentation?

2.Identify each of the three types of claims and explain the primary goal and/or purpose for each one. (2 points for each type of claim)

3.Identify the type of claim being used in the following statement. Each type of claim is only represented once on this exam. Medical insurance companies should/should not be required to cover contraceptive services.

a) claim of fact

b)claim of value

c)Claim of policy

4.Identify the type of claim being used in the following statement. Each type of claim is only represented once on this exam. Skilled videogame players are/are not athletes.

Claim of Fact

Claim of Value

Claim of Policy

5.Identify the type of claim being used in the following statement. Each type of claim is only represented once on this exam.

Using reproductive technology to produce “designer babies” is/is not ethical behavior.

Group of answer choices

Claim of Fact

Claim of Value

Claim of Policy

6.Describe each of the three types of appeals. (1 point for each type of appeal)

Logos

Pathos

Ethos

7)What is an assumption in terms of argumentation?

8)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.

Either we invest more money in improving our mental health care system or our society will experience more frequent outbursts of violence in mass shootings.

Group of answer choices

Hasty generalization

Faulty use of authority

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Non sequitur

9)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.

Cramming for a test really helps because last week I crammed for my psychology test and I got an A on it.

Group of answer choices

Hasty generalization

Faulty use of authority

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Non sequitur

10)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.

Smoking does not cause cancer because my grandfather smoked two packs per day for fifty years and died in his sleep at age ninety.

Group of answer choices

Hasty generalization

Faulty use of authority

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Non sequitur

11)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.

Violent video games have some value because the Army uses them for recruiting.

Group of answer choices

Hasty generalization

Faulty use of authority

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Non sequitur

12)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.

If we pass legislation requiring mandatory registration of handguns, we’ll open the door to eventual confiscation of hunting rifles.

Group of answer choices

Hasty generalization

Faulty use of authority

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Non sequitur

13)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.

Joe Quarterback says Gooey Oil keeps his old tractor running sharp; therefore, Gooey Oil is a good oil.

Hasty generalization

Faulty use of authority

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Non sequitur