Matt believed a policy of pre-emptive military strike was a good deterrent against
any who would make war against his country. He suspends judgment, though, while
listening to experts debate the issue.
By the end of the debate Matt began to think that the
policy might not be so good, after all. Matt's reaction illustrates _____.
A) how most citizens cannot think critically and act responsibly
B) how when we avoid mental argument we risk being too easily swayed
C) that he has not met his civic duty to hold firm to and defend his principles
D) that he has been a good critical listener by listening open-mindedly before judging
D
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Which of the following behaviors is representative of primary tension?
a. Several members may speak at the same time. b. Members are noisy and dynamic. c. Members sit up, lean forward, and squirm in their seats. d. Members engage in irrelevant small talk. e. Members express their opinions and openly disagree with one another.
Reasoning that arrives at a general conclusion from specific instances or examples is known as _______ reasoning
Fill in the blanks with correct word