Dr. Gass
HCOM 235
Fall 2009
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1. Argumentation can be distinguished from other forms= of persuasion because:
A. argumentation emphasizes logic
B. arguing emphasizes reasoning giving
C. arguing is a reciprocal or two-way process
D. arguing is less ethical
2. Which statement below is most accurate, according to Rybacki & Rybacki?
A. argumentation is a form of instrumental communicati= on
B. argumentation and persuasion are separate and disti= nct forms of communication
C. argumentation can be viewed as a form of verbal competition or verbal cooperation
D. argumentation is an end in itself, not a means to a= n end
3. Trish is trying to decide which Cruise ship vacation package offers the best deal. She compares prices for similar rooms, as well as gratuities, prices for shore excursions, and other fees. S= he also looks up a website where passengers rate the quality of the service on= a cruise ship. Finally, she loo= ks up newspaper stories on whether there have been cases of food born illnesses on the cruse ships she is considering. Trish’s scrutiny of all this information best illustrates the concept of:
A. deductive reasoning
B. inductive reasoning
C. central processing
D. peripheral processing
4. To say that arguing is “probabilistic” = means that:
A. some people like to argue while others don’t.=
B. in every argumentative encounter there is a winner = and a loser
C. people don’t argue unless they are confident = they will win
D. arguing usually involves degrees of success
5. The maker of a new energy drink hires a consultant = to determine how best to market the product to middle-age adults, e.g., “hockey moms” and ‘NASCAR dads.” Adapting the marke= ting strategy to fits the consumer reflects which perspective of argument?
A. rhetorical perspective
B. dialectical perspective
C. logical perspective
D. deductive perspective
6. Which argumentative perspective adopts a “sur= vival of the fittest” view of arguing by assuming that competition in the marketplace of ideas ensures that the best ideas come out on top?
A. rhetorical perspective
B. dialectical perspective
C. logical perspective
D. deductive perspective
7. According to Rybacki & Rybacki, which ethical v= iew assumes that there are moral absolutes?
A. teleological ethics
B. utilitarian ethics
C. egalitarian ethics
D. deontological ethics
8. Which ethical standard requires that you know the subject, not only from yo= ur own point of view, but from opposing viewpoints as well?
A. clarity
B. honesty
C. efficiency
D. relevance
9. Habitual or reflexive thinking is most closely asso= ciated with:
A. peripheral processing
B. central processing
C. deductive reasoning
D. inductive reasoning
10. Which of the following is a “clue” wor= d for identifying an argumentative claim?
A. because
B. since
C. therefore
D. reason
E. probably
11. A consumer who bought a particular product based on brand loyalty would be relying on:
A. reflective thinking
B. peripheral processing
C. central processing
D. deductive reasoning
12. According to Rybacki & Rybacki, understanding = the cultural differences of members of an audience so they can be bridged is pa= rt of the ethical standard of:
A. clarity
B. honesty
C. efficiency
D. relevance
13. Which o=
f the
following is a claim of value/judgment?
A. Anyone w=
ho can
run a marathon is in great shape.
B. On avera=
ge,
C. Nicole K=
idman is
the highest paid film actress.
D. Look bef=
ore you
leap.
E. If you&#=
8217;ve
had unprotected sex, even once, you should be tested for HIV.
14. Which o=
f the
following is an example of a field dependent argument?
A. sign rea=
soning
B. generali=
zation
C. analogy<= o:p>
D. probable=
cause
E. example<= o:p>
15. “=
Anytime
you go hiking in the wilderness you should leave a note indicating where you
are going and when you plan to return.” This statement most clearly repres=
ents a
claim of:
A. fact
B. value/ju=
dgment
C. policy
D. definiti=
on
16. Which o=
f the following
is true of factual claims?
A. they can=
only
refer to the present
B. they can=
refer
to the past or present, but not the future
C. they can=
refer
to the present or future, but not the past
D. they can=
refer
to the past, present, or future
17. Which of the following types of evidence is the most suspicious or least trustworthy?
A. an expert witness in a criminal trial
B. a testimonial about an herbal supplement
C. a scholarly refereed journal article
D. a New York Times newspaper article
E. a controlled clinical trial
18. In general, which of the following sources would be most credible (expert a= nd trustworthy)?
A. scholarly refereed journal articles
B. Wikipedia
C. email
D. Web logs (blogs)
E. magazines such as Time and Newsweek
19. Which of the following is not a characteristic of argumentation?
A. arguing is an instrumental form of communication
B. arguing is an end in and of itself
C. the essence of argument is reason-giving
D. argument is a sub-set of persuasion
20. “Nadine has six children so she is probably Catholic or Mormon.” Wh= at is the claim in this argument?
A. Nadine has six children
B. she is probably Catholic or Mormon
C. a large family is not a reliable sign of one’= s religion
D. in general, Catholics and Mormons tend to have large families
21. What is the warrant in the above argument?<= /p>
A. Nadine has six children
B. she is probably Catholic or Mormon
C. a large family is not a reliable sign of one’s religion
D. in general, Catholics and Mormons tend to have large families
22. Which of the following is a value claim?
A. Michael Phelps is the greatest athlete in the world=
B. Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz record of 7 gold me= dals at a single Olympics
C. Michael Phelps holds 7 world records in swimming
D. Michael Phelps has won 14 Olympic gold medals, the = most by any Olympian
E. Michael Phelps won a gold medal in the Olympic marat=
hon
in
23. “Pluto is not a planet, it is a dwarf planet= .” What type of claim is this?
A. fact
B. judgment
C. value
D. policy
E. definition
24. Tito borrows Bubba’s pickup truck to move st= uff from his garage to a storage unit. The day after the pickup is returned, Bubba notices a dent in the passenger side door. When he = asks Tito about it, Tito responds, “Hey, that could have happened after I returned you car, maybe while you were parked somewhere.” Whether the dent was made when Tito or Bubba was in possession of the car is a:
A. factual issue
B. value issue
C. policy issue
D. definitional issue
25. Mona is arguing with her mother about whether to g= et her navel pierced. Her mom says, “I don’t think you should because belly buttons are much more subject to infection than earlobes.” The type of claim being made by = the mother is:
A. fact
B. value/judgment
C. policy
D. definition
26. If one person interrupted another during an argume= nt and said, “What is your proof?” the person would be asking about th= e:
A. claim
B. grounds
C. warrant
D. qualifier
E. backing
27. Words such as “might,” “could, “perhaps,” or “in all likelihood” represent which element of the Toulmin model?
A. claim
B. grounds
C. warrant
D. qualifier
E. backing
28. Suppose you want to look up information on whether
viewing TV violence causes antisocial or aggressive behavior in children.
A. TV Guide
B. Journal of Social Issues
C. Parents Opposed to Excessive Television Violence (P= OETV)
29. “People who want to deprive illegal immigran= ts of all access to health care are misguided. It makes no sense to give U.S. cit= izens flu shots, but not undocumented immigrants.” In this argument, the warrant is:
A. all human beings have a right to health care
B. without vaccinations, illegal immigrants will sprea= d the flu
C. H1N1 is a particularly virulent strain of flu
D. illegal aliens lack access health care
30.
Which element of the Toulmin model typically
A. claim
B. ground
C. warrant
D. qualifier