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Discussion 1

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Which of the cognitive biases discussed in this section do you think you might be most subject to? 

What might you do to compensate for this bias factor?

Discussion 2

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words

  • If someone is known to have been dishonest about one thing, should we automatically be suspicious of his or her honesty regarding other things?

Discussion 3

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

  • Suppose a university teacher wants to know whether or not requiring attendance improves student learning. How could she find out? Describean experiment that an instructor might actually use. 
  • Reviewthe experiments posted by your classmates. Evaluatethe pros and cons of their proposals, and when applicable, suggest improvements or ask follow-up questions.

Discussion 4

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

  • Discuss an example of a rhetorical strategy or rhetorical fallacy that you might hear in the workplace. 
  • How might you use reasoning to counteract these arguments?

Discussion 5

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

  • In the textbook, “Vehicles are prohibited on the paths in the park” is used as an example of a law that might require clarification. Decidewhether the law should be interpreted to forbid motorcycles, bicycles, children’s pedal cars, and battery-powered remote-control cars. On what grounds are you deciding each of these cases?