Questions and Answers
What is a red flag that indicates a 'best way'?
Which keywords are associated with the term 'important'?
The term 'crazy nonsense' indicates a relevant concept to the stimulus.
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'Grouped extreme' focuses on the most extreme part of the group discussed.
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'Almost' indicates that the statement is entirely correct.
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What does 'opposite claim' refer to?
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Dormant conditionals are activated by premises in the stimulus.
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Which keywords indicate comparatives and absolutes?
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What characterizes strong answers?
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A stepladder outlines a directly proportional relationship between two things.
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Powerful conditionals can only connect premises to the conclusion.
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What does 'grouped opposite' represent?
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Weak answers are characterized by the use of absolute language.
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Provable conditionals present a necessary assumption stated in the stimulus.
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Study Notes
Flashcards Overview
- Each card contains a keyword with a corresponding definition that indicates potential red flags in reasoning or argumentation.
Card Definitions
Best Way
- Represents superlative judgments often phrased using "best way."
- Associated keywords: most effective, most efficient, least harmful, least damaging.
Important
- Identifies concepts labeled as "important" indicating significance or priority.
- Relevant keywords include primary, crucial, critical, and paramount.
Crazy Nonsense
- Indicates irrelevant information unrelated to the stimulus.
Grouped Extreme
- Focuses on the most extreme aspects of a discussed group, signaling a potential red flag in argumentation.
Almost
- Suggests that a statement is nearly correct but contains a critical error.
Opposite Claim
- Pertains to claims that contradict the conclusion of the argument.
Dormant Conditionals
- Refers to conditional statements that remain unactivated by the premises of the stimulus.
Comparatives & Absolutes
- Distinguish between comparative statements (relative relationships) and absolute statements (fixed adjectives).
- Comparative keywords include more, less, better, and worse.
Strong Answers
- Characterized by definitive language and extensive certainty.
- Keywords often include all, none, always, and only, suggesting strong assumptions.
Stepladder
- Describes a relationship where changes in one variable lead to direct changes in another.
Powerful Conditionals
- Connect premises directly to conclusions or other premises for stronger argument structure.
Grouped Opposite
- Focuses on concepts that are completely opposite of the discussed group, reinforcing power dynamics in argumentation.
Weak Answers
- Contain non-definitive language, indicating a lack of certainty or provability.
- Keywords like could, not necessarily, and some suggest flexible or vague assertions.
Provable Conditionals
- Involves conditionals that are verifiable and reflect logical connections or necessary assumptions derived from the stimulus.
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Test your knowledge of critical thinking concepts with this informative quiz. Each question focuses on identifying red flags in reasoning or argumentation. Enhance your ability to evaluate claims and arguments effectively.
