Devil's Advocacy

question 13

Multiple Choice

Devil's advocacy:

• A) involves generating a plan and a counter-plan that reflects plausible conflicting courses of action.
• B) is an example of ivory tower planning.
• C) hides the possible perils of a recommended course of action.
• D) involves generating a plan, and a critical analysis of that plan.
• E) includes downplaying the problems that could result from implementing a particular plan .

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Definitions:

Own Mind

The individual's unique thoughts, beliefs, and cognitive processes that are independent of external influences.

Other People's Minds

The concept or theory related to understanding and inferring the thoughts, feelings, and intentions of others.

Søren Kierkegaard

A Danish philosopher considered the father of existentialism, known for his critique of Hegel and exploration of individuality, faith, and ethics.

Passions

Strong and barely controllable emotions or desires.