Academic Skills exam 2021
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1. During his online lecture, Bouwmeester discussed how to convince in a debate. In what
type of argument is it important to check whether the deeper cause has been mentioned?
A. Argument from generalization
B. Argument from classification
C. Argument from sign
D. Argument from analogy
2. During his online lecture, Bouwmeester discussed the three rationality poles including
several intermediate forms of rationality. What type(s) of rationality is/are central to ‘value
rationality’?
A. Expressive rationality
B. Instrumental rationality
C. Social rationality
D. Social and expressive rationality
3. In his book “The Social Construction of Rationality”, Bouwmeester (2018) discusses the
Toulmin model. What term is used to the element that (partly) counters the claim by stating
conditions for its validity, or exceptions?
A. Backing
B. (Sub)ground
C. Rebuttal
D. Qualifier
4. In his book “The Social Construction of Rationality”, Bouwmeester (2018) discusses March
and Simon’s approach to mathematical optimization of rationality. Which of the following
statements regarding this approach is NOT true?
A. Rationality is always contextually field dependent.
B. The rationality assumptions of economists are flawed.
C. Human brains do not work like computers.
D. Human beings are, at best, bounded rational, and not able to optimize efficiency and
effectiveness to the maximum.
5. Which of the statements below regarding argumentation is INCORRECT?
A. An argumentation is unbalanced when counterarguments are omitted erroneously.
B. In practice, strategic decisions are often controversial.
C. According to Van Werder, an argumentation becomes better and more balanced
when more counterarguments are considered.
D. As cases or debates become more complex, the depth of the argumentation usually
decreases.
Answers can be found at the last page
1. During his online lecture, Bouwmeester discussed how to convince in a debate. In what
type of argument is it important to check whether the deeper cause has been mentioned?
A. Argument from generalization
B. Argument from classification
C. Argument from sign
D. Argument from analogy
2. During his online lecture, Bouwmeester discussed the three rationality poles including
several intermediate forms of rationality. What type(s) of rationality is/are central to ‘value
rationality’?
A. Expressive rationality
B. Instrumental rationality
C. Social rationality
D. Social and expressive rationality
3. In his book “The Social Construction of Rationality”, Bouwmeester (2018) discusses the
Toulmin model. What term is used to the element that (partly) counters the claim by stating
conditions for its validity, or exceptions?
A. Backing
B. (Sub)ground
C. Rebuttal
D. Qualifier
4. In his book “The Social Construction of Rationality”, Bouwmeester (2018) discusses March
and Simon’s approach to mathematical optimization of rationality. Which of the following
statements regarding this approach is NOT true?
A. Rationality is always contextually field dependent.
B. The rationality assumptions of economists are flawed.
C. Human brains do not work like computers.
D. Human beings are, at best, bounded rational, and not able to optimize efficiency and
effectiveness to the maximum.
5. Which of the statements below regarding argumentation is INCORRECT?
A. An argumentation is unbalanced when counterarguments are omitted erroneously.
B. In practice, strategic decisions are often controversial.
C. According to Van Werder, an argumentation becomes better and more balanced
when more counterarguments are considered.
D. As cases or debates become more complex, the depth of the argumentation usually
decreases.
