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What does the rich man complain about in the court case?
What does the rich man complain about in the court case?
What is the primary method the poor father uses to pay the rich man?
What is the primary method the poor father uses to pay the rich man?
Which theme is predominantly explored in 'My Father Goes to Court'?
Which theme is predominantly explored in 'My Father Goes to Court'?
What reaction does the judge have at the end of the court case?
What reaction does the judge have at the end of the court case?
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What is indicated by the physical condition of the rich man's children?
What is indicated by the physical condition of the rich man's children?
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What is a value statement?
What is a value statement?
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Which type of bias is described as the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs?
Which type of bias is described as the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs?
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What best describes the concept of 'prejudice'?
What best describes the concept of 'prejudice'?
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How does the halo effect influence our opinions?
How does the halo effect influence our opinions?
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Which of the following statements is an example of a policy statement?
Which of the following statements is an example of a policy statement?
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What is the key feature of affinity bias?
What is the key feature of affinity bias?
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What is the first component of an argument?
What is the first component of an argument?
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bias affecting perception?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bias affecting perception?
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What does anchoring bias primarily impact during decision-making?
What does anchoring bias primarily impact during decision-making?
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Which component of an argument provides justification for the reasons presented?
Which component of an argument provides justification for the reasons presented?
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What is primarily characteristic of oral arguments?
What is primarily characteristic of oral arguments?
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Which component answers the question, 'What do you have to believe to justify the claim?'?
Which component answers the question, 'What do you have to believe to justify the claim?'?
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What is a significant advantage of written arguments over oral arguments?
What is a significant advantage of written arguments over oral arguments?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a component of an argument?
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of an argument?
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How do titles and subtitles enhance written arguments?
How do titles and subtitles enhance written arguments?
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Relevance in an argument often pertains to which aspect?
Relevance in an argument often pertains to which aspect?
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Study Notes
Fact and Opinion
- A fact is something that has occurred and can be supported by evidence.
- An opinion is a personal view or judgment that might not be supported by facts.
Classifications of Opinion
- Value Statement: Expresses feelings about something (e.g., "English is an interesting subject").
- Prediction Statement: Provides information about the future (e.g., "I will pass this subject").
- Policy Statement: A declaration of beliefs about what should be (e.g., advocating for a specific rule).
Bias
- Bias is a tendency to favour one thing over another, often unfairly.
Five Common Types of Bias
- Anchoring Bias: Reliance on the first piece of information received.
- Confirmation Bias: Favouring information that confirms existing beliefs.
- Conformity Bias: Tendency to follow the behavior of others.
- Affinity Bias: An unconscious tendency towards people similar to oneself.
- Halo Effect: Judging a person positively based on a single positive aspect.
How Bias Affects Decision Making
- Bias affects perception, attitudes, behaviors, attention, listening skills, and micro-affirmations.
Prejudice
- Prejudice is an unfair dislike for a person or group based on factors like race, sex, or religion. It's a preconceived opinion not based on actual experience.
Argument Components
- Claims: Assertions about truth or value (what you want to defend).
- Reasons: Explanations to support claims (elaboration on claim).
- Support: Justification for reasons (evidence to support reasons).
- Warrants: Underlying assumptions that link support to the claim (connecting the support to the claim).
Oral Arguments
- Oral arguments involve physicality and risk of misinterpretation.
- Spoken arguments can lose clarity and precision quickly.
Written Arguments
- Written arguments are easier to revisit and are often clearer.
- Titles and subtitles can help readers grasp the content.
Relevance
- Relevance means something has a bearing on a topic or matter.
Truthfulness
- Truthfulness is the state of being realistic and true to life.
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Test your understanding of facts and opinions with this quiz. Learn how to identify different classifications of opinion and recognize various types of biases. Challenge yourself to distinguish between objective information and subjective views.
