psyc 100 introduction to psychology 2024/25 Q&A

psyc 100 introduction to psychology
Q&A

Belief - ANSWER Something you believe; propositional meaning
it can be stated in a declarative sentence

Claim - ANSWER Belief expressed in a declarative statement

Objective claim - ANSWER True or false regardless of whether
people think it is true or false
Exs. It's more expensive to take a cruise than to lie around on the
beach
Staring at the sun will damage your eyes
There is life on Mars

Subjective claim - ANSWER Only true if people think it is true
Exs. You should bathe your dog more often
Fallon tells better jokes than Letterman
Golf wastes time

Issue - ANSWER A question; can be subjective or objective

Argument - ANSWER Premise + conclusion; the premise is
intended to provide a reason for accepting the conclusion

An argument provides evidence and an explanation provides
causes - ANSWER

T/F: A claim is what you use to state an opinion or belief -
ANSWER True

, T/F: Critical thinking consists in attacking other people's ideas -
ANSWER False

T/F: Whether a passage contains an argument depends on how
long it is - ANSWER False

T/F: When a question had been asked, an issue is raised -
ANSWER True

T/F: All arguments have a premise - ANSWER True

T/F: All arguments have a conclusion - ANSWER True

T/F: You can reach a conclusion without believing it is true -
ANSWER False

T/F: Beliefs, judgments, and opinions are the same thing -
ANSWER True

T/F: All opinions are subjective - ANSWER False

T/F: All factual claims are true - ANSWER False

T/F: The conclusion of an argument states a position on an issue
- ANSWER True

T/F: Issues can be resolved only through scientific testing -
ANSWER False

T/F: Statements, claims and assertions are the same thing -
ANSWER True

T/F: The claim "Death Valley is an eyesore" expresses a
subjective opinion - ANSWER True