Test Bank — A Concise Introduction to Logic, 14th Edition — Patrick J. Hurley — ISBN 9780357798683 — Latest Update 2025/2026 — (All Chapters Covered 1–14)

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Patrick J. Hurley
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, Table of Contents
Test Bank for A Concise Introduction to Logic (14th Edition)
Author: Patrick J. Hurley
ISBN: 9780357798683
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Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
Chapter 2: Language: Meaning and Definition
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Chapter 3: Informal Fallacies
Chapter 4: Categorical Propositions
Chapter 5: Categorical Syllogisms
Chapter 6: Propositional Logic
Chapter 7: Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic
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Chapter 8: Predicate Logic
Chapter 9: Analogy and Legal and Moral Reasoning
Chapter 10: Causality and Mill’s Methods
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Chapter 11: Probability
Chapter 12: Statistical Reasoning
Chapter 13: Hypothetical/Scientific Reasoning
Chapter 14: Science and Superstition
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Chapter 01 Test A
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Test Bank: A Concise Introduction to Logic 14e Patrick J. Hurley
INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying
conclusions. Select the best answer for each.
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1. There appears to be a growing happiness gap between men and women. Women today are working more and
relaxing less, while men are working less and relaxing more. Forty years ago a typical woman spent 40 minutes more
per week than the typical man performing an activity considered unpleasant. Today, with men working less, the gap is
90 minutes and growing.
a. Argument; conclusion: Today ... the gap is 90 minutes and growing.
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b. Nonargument.
c. Argument; conclusion: Forty years ago ... an activity considered unpleasant.
d. Argument; conclusion: There appears to be ... between men and women.
e. Argument; conclusion: Women today are working more and relaxing less.
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: Arguments/Conclusions
DATE CREATED: 5/15/2023 7:10 AM
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2. Lead is toxic, but do you know why? Lead is toxic mainly because it preferentially replaces other metals in
biochemical reactions. In so doing it interferes with the proteins that regulate blood pressure (which can cause
development delays in children and high blood pressure in adults), heme production (which can lead to anemia), and
sperm production. Lead also displaces calcium in the reactions that transmit electrical impulses in the brain, which
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diminishes the ability to think and recall information.
Anne Marie Helmenstine, "Your Guide to Chemistry"
a. Argument; conclusion: It interferes with the proteins .....and sperm production.
b. Argument; conclusion: Lead is toxic.
c. Nonargument.
d. Argument; conclusion: It preferentially replaces other metals in biochemical reactions.
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e. Argument; conclusion: Lead also displaces calcium .... recall information.

ANSWER: c
POINTS: 2
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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Chapter 01 Test A
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3. Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself. He argued that it was virtuous to choose the proper amount
of emotion and/or action called for in a particular situation and that extremes of emotion and action were vices. In all
communities there are some men of practical wisdom who have the capacity to judge wisely. Aristotle argued that
they have the capacity to follow the "right rule" whatever the situation.
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David Cooper, Value Pluralism and Ethical Choice
a. Argument; conclusion: In all communities ... capacity to judge wisely.
b. Argument; conclusion: Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself.
c. Argument; conclusion: They have the capacity to follow ... the situation.
d. Argument; conclusion: He argued that it was virtuous ... were vices
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e. Nonargument.

ANSWER: e
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HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: Arguments/Conclusions
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4. Undocumented immigrants pay local sales taxes, and many of them also pay state, local, and federal income tax and
Social Security tax. They also purchase items from local merchants, increasing the amount these merchants pay in
taxes. In addition, they work for low salaries, which increases the earnings of their employers and the amount of taxes
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these employers pay. Thus, it is not correct to say that undocumented immigrants contribute nothing to the
communities in which they live.
a. Argument; conclusion: It is not correct to say ..... communities in which they live.
b. Argument; conclusion: They work for low salaries .....these employers pay.
c. Argument; conclusion: Undocumented immigrants pay..... Social Security tax.
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d. Argument; conclusion: They also purchase items .... pay in taxes.
e. Nonargument.

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 2
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HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: Arguments/Conclusions
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