Phil 100 S12: Quizzes

Quiz 10
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  1. What is the Mainstream Media (2 points)? Give two examples of Mainstream Media (1 point each).
  2. Describe two of the filters that make up the Propaganda Model of the Media (3 points each).


Quiz 9
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  1. Explain the Alternative Model of Democracy discussed in class. (2 points)
  2. What is a Video News Release? (2 points)
  3. What is a Front Group? (2 points)
  4. Explain two issues with the media raised in the Bill Moyers interview with Glenn Greenwald and Amy Goodman. (2 points each).
Quiz 8
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  1. Explain three of the five components of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (2 points each)
  2. What is Intelligent Design? (4 points)

Quiz 7
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  1. Describe two different fallacies committed in the film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Be sure to explain what the fallacy is, and how the film commits it. Be as specific as possible in your answer. (5 points for each fallacy)

Quiz 6
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  1. Explain one of the methods of scientific research we discussed in class (4 points).
  2. Describe 3 of the criteria for distinguishing science from pseudoscience (2 points each).

Quiz 5
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  1. What is pareidolia (2 points)? Give an example (2 points).
  2. Describe one of Elizabeth Loftus's memory experiments (4 points). What is one implication we can draw from this research (2 points)?

Quiz 4
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  1. Max Black defines Humbug as, "deceptive misrepresentation, short of lying, especially by pretentious word or deed, of somebody's own thoughts, feelings, or attitudes." What are two issues Frankfurt raises with this definition? (2 points each)
  2. According to Frankfurt, what is the difference between bullshit and lies? (4 points)
  3. According to Frankfurt, why is bullshit worse than a lie? (2 points)

Quiz 3
Each of the following passages commits at least one fallacy. Identify and explain that fallacy.
  1. From former President Bush's address to a joint session of Congress on September 20, 2001, “And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation in every region now has a decision to make: Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists.”
  2. You know why you think that? Because you are an idiot!
  3. If you want a life full of sexual pleasure, don’t graduate from college. A study to be published next month in American Demographics magazine shows that people with the most education have the least amount of sex.
  4. My fellow Americans...there has been some talk that the government is overstepping its bounds by allowing police to enter peoples' homes without the warrants traditionally required by the Constitution. However, these are dangerous times and dangerous times require appropriate actions. I have in my office thousands of letters from people who let me know, in no uncertain terms, that they heartily endorse the war against crime in these United States. Because of this overwhelming approval, it is evident that the police are doing the right thing. 
  5. Father: “Don’t play with that sharp stick son!” Son: “It’s not a stick dad, it is a lightsaber.”

Quiz 2
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  1. Explain and give an example of one of the functions of definition we discussed in class (2 points for the explanation; 2 points for the example).
  2. Explain and give an example of one of the ways to define we discussed in class (2 points for the explanation; 2 points for the example).
  3. What is a deductive argument? (2 points)

Quiz 1
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  1. Describe and give an example of two of the functions of language we discussed in class. (2 points each)
  2. What is a euphemism (2 points)? Give an example (2 points)
  3. What is eduction? (2 points)
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