If the Argument Maker Cites Some Other Source or Sources

question 14

Short Answer

If the argument maker cites some other source or sources as basis for believing that a given premise is true, evaluate the ____________ of the other source or sources by applying 12 criteria for trustworthy expertise

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental illness characterized by severe high (mania) and low (depression) mood swings.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Electrical Current

The flow of electric charge carried by electrons moving through a conductor, measured in amperes.

Negative Thought

A thought that is usually pessimistic, critical, or self-defeating, often contributing to feelings of distress.