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GNED Exam 2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
09/19/2011

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OVERSIMPLIFICATION
Definition
Concluding that an effect has only one cause when it is really the result of multiple causes
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HASTY CONCLUSION
Definition
Making a judgement on the basis of one or even a few samples
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OVERGENERALIZATION (STEREOTYPING)
Definition
Making a judgment about an entire group based on behavior of a few from that group
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FALSE ANALOGIES
Definition
Arguing the basis of a comparison of unrelated things
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SLIPPERY SLOPE
Definition
Arguing against an action on the unsupported assertion that it will inevitably lead to a much worse conclusion.
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SWEEPING GENERALIZATION
Definition
Stating a general principle and then applying it in a specific case as though it were a universal rule
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AD HOMINEM
Definition
Seeking to discredit a person's argument by attacking their character, origin, associations
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APPEAL TO FALSE AUTHORITY
Definition
Appealing to the opinion of a person who agrees with yours because they are generally respected by the audience, but have no real authority on the topic at hand
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APPEAL TO IGNORANCE
Definition
Claiming that something is true simply because it cannot be disproved or vice versa
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BANDWAGON
Definition
Justifying a course of action everyone is doing it
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IS/OUGHT OR NATURALISTIC THEORY
Definition
Concluding about the way things ought to be simply on the basis of how things are or are assumed to be
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SELECTIVE PERCEPTION
Definition
Looking only for things that support our current ideas and ignoring evidence that does not
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FALSE DILEMMA
Definition
Oversimplifying a complex issue to make it appear that only two alternatives are possible
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RED HERRING
Definition
Raising an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the primary issue
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STRAW MAN
Definition
Misrepresenting a position to make it seem weaker than it really is or to demonize the position to make it sound worse than it is and then to act as if the argument has been won when the real issue hasn't even been addressed
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Theism and Atheism
Definition
What are the two ultimate divisions of Worldviews?
Term
THEOCENTRIC
Definition
Existence of God is at the center of thinking
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ANTHROPOCENTRIC
Definition
Man is center of thinking
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SYNCRETISM
Definition
Indiscriminate blending of values and concepts from opposing systems
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NIHILISM
Definition
There is no meaning in life and God does not exist
Term
REDEMPTION
Definition
Paying the necessary price to purchase another's freedom
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REGENERATION
Definition
Giving a second birth to bring about a new life
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RECONCILIATION
Definition
Restoring peace and fellowship to a broken relationship
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JUSTIFICATION
Definition
Declaring someone free from guilt in a court of law; Declaring someone righteous or holy
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SANCTIFICATION
Definition
Setting something apart from common use for exclusive in the service of God
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NATURALISM
Definition
The only reality exists in the natural realm
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ATHEISM
Definition
God does not exist
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THEISM
Definition
God exists, created the world, and is personally involved with His creation
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PANTHEISM
Definition
God and the world are the same thing
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DEISM
Definition
God is creator of the world but does not interfere with mankind
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HEDONISM
Definition
Defines pain and pleasure according to the human condition; No other measure of good and evil
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PRAGMATISM
Definition
End justifies the mean
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PRAGMATISM
Definition
End justifies the mean
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SUBJECTIVISM
Definition
There is no absolute truth
Term
Origin, Identity, Meaning, Morality, Destiny
Definition
What are the five questions a worldview should answer?
Term
Something cannot both exist and not exist or be true and false at the same time and in the same way
Definition
What is the Law of Non-Contradiction?
Term
Green Hall 1880
Definition
Where is the Center for Christian Service?
Term
Coherence, Adequacy, Relevance
Definition
What are 3 criteria for determining a valid worldview?
Term
Justification, Sanctification, Glorification
Definition
What are the 3 tenses to a person's salvation?
Term
Legalism
Definition
elevating man's law to God's law
Term
Proof Texting
Definition
Using pieces of scripture out of context to make a point
Term
Natural Revelation
Definition
the general way in which God reveals his moral will (conduct, conscience, codes, conflicts)
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Special Revelation
Definition
the way God reveals truth in ways not natural (dreams, audible voice, God's word)
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Law of Non Contradiction
Definition
Something cannon both exist and not exist or be true and false at the same time and in the same way
Term
Stumbling Block
Definition
an action taken by a stronger brother that influences a weaker brother to sin against his conscience
Term
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Definition
2 Timothy 2:15
Term
Stronger and Weaker brothers
Definition
What is the basic idea of Romans 14?
Term
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Definition
1 Corinthians 10:31
Term
1. Muhammad
2. Siddhartha Gautama
3. None
Definition
Who are the founders of
1. Islam
2. Buddhism
3. Hindu
Term
1. Qur'an (Koran)
2. Tipitaka
-Sutta-Pitaka, Dhamapadda, Jatakas, Vinaya and Abhidhamma Pitaka
3. Vedas
Definition
What are the basic religious texts of
1. Islam
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
Term
Allah
Definition
Who is God in Islam?
Term
Life consists of suffering. Suffering occurs because we desire.
Definition
How is suffering viewed in Buddhism and Hinduism?
Term
1. Crescent moon and star
2. Wheel of Dharma
3. OM
Definition
What is the symbol of
1. Islam
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
Term
1. Buddhism
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
4. Hinduism
5. Hinduism
6. Islam
7. Islam
8. Islam
Definition
The following are associated with which religions?
1. The Middle Path
2. the Eightfold Noble Path
3. Vedas
4. Maya
5. Karma
6. Five Pillars
7. Mecca
8. Quran
Term
Appeal to Ignorance
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"I know that God exists because no one has ever provided evidence to the contrary."
Term
Hasty Conclusion
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"She will never make it in college. She made C's and D's in high school."
Term
Overgeneralization/Stereotyping
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"We need to round up every single Middle Eastern person and ship them all back to their own country. If we are going to restore any sense of security to this great land, we need to take drastic measures and get ride of all these terrorists and anyone that looks like one. "
Term
Slippery Slope
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"I can't believe that Liberty University would even consider allowing guys to wear earrings and girls to wear nose rings. If they did they would probably then allow co-ed dorms and eventually abandon its Christian principles."
Term
Ad Hominem
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"Here is my opponent, speaking to you of the values of abstinence and abstinence education when everyone knows she had a child out of wedlock while a teenager herself."
Term
Bandwagon
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"Mom, can I get my belly pierced? Everyone at school is getting one."
Term
Fasle Dilemma
Definition
This is an example of what informal logical fallacy?

"Affirmative action means one thing, injustice. As we continue to set quotas that keep qualified white males from getting jobs, we are promoting reverse discrimination. Face it; if you are not against affirmative action, you are for injustice.
Term
2.5 percent
Definition
How much do Muslims give to the poor?
Term
Ends justifies the means
Definition
What is a Teleological approach to ethics?
Term
Old: Living peaceably with those who we disagree with; accepting people regardless of their beliefs

New: Agreeing that another person's position is valid; you must give approval, endorsement and support
Definition
What is the difference between Old and New Tolerance?
Term
The common good should be the goal of all actions
Definition
What is Utilitarianism?
Term
Self interest or personal happiness should be the goal of all actions
Definition
What is Egoism?
Term
Sensual gratification should be the goal of all actions
Definition
What is Hedonism?
Term
Belief that the universe is void of God, there exists no real meaning, value or truth and humanity is on a downward spiral into extinction
Definition
What is Nihilism?
Term
No actions are freely chosen but are the results of specific, traceable causes whether these are hereditary, congenital, cultural, environmental, or biochemical factors
Definition
What is Determinism?
Term
Cultures decide for themselves what is morally good of morally bad by their laws and morals
Definition
What is Cultural Relativism?
Term
Morality is a personal opinion; everyone has a right their own opinion; no absolute right or wrong
Definition
What is Subjectivism (Subjective Relativism)?
Term
The majority rules, individual morality is rejected; morality is culturally conditioned
Definition
What is Conventional Relativism?
Term
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Definition
What is Psalm 139:14?
Term
Joseph Fletcher; Legalism and Antinomianism
Definition
Who was the Father of Situation Ethics and he saw this philosophy as balance between what two extreme beliefs?
Term
Against the law
Definition
What is Antinomianism?
Term
Subjective Relativism
Definition
What belief system did Protagoras support?
Term
Nihilism
Definition
What belief system did Albert Camus support?
Term
Ultilitarianism
Definition
What belief system did Jeremy Bentham support?
Term
Sensual Hedonism
Definition
What belief system did Epicurus support?
Term
Nihilism
Definition
What belief system did Bertrand Russell support?
Term
Nihilsm
Definition
What belief system did Friedrich Nietzche support?
Term
Rational Hedonism (Egoism)
Definition
What belief system did Ayn Rand support?
Term
Determinism
Definition
What belief system did Clarence Darrow support?
Term
Situational Ethics
Definition
What belief system did Joseph Fletcher support?
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