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Sound Reasoning and Decision Making

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What is the primary goal of the reasoning process?

To eliminate all possible alternatives

To rely on intuition rather than logic

To arrive at a decision quickly

To combine alternatives, information, and values to arrive at a decision (correct)

What characterizes sound reasoning?

Logical reasoning and true premises (correct)

Random selection of alternatives

Emotional appeal

Personal biases

What is the outcome of poor reasoning?

Unsound decisions (correct)

Sound decisions

Delayed decisions

No decisions

What are the two criteria for an argument to be considered sound?

It is valid and its premises are true Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an unsound argument?

It is either an invalid argument or a valid argument with at least one false premise Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about Daffy Duck in the example of sound reasoning?

Daffy Duck is a bird Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the government shutdown, according to Obama?

The economy was harmed and jobs were lost Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the three areas where Obama believes Democrats and Republicans can work together?

Pursuing a balanced approach to a responsible budget Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of the budget, according to Obama?

Shrinking long-term deficits Signup and view all the answers

What is Obama's stance on immigration reform?

He wants to finish the job of fixing our broken immigration system Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of passing a farm bill, according to Obama?

It would give rural communities opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of deficits, according to Obama?

They are shrinking Signup and view all the answers