Which One of the Following Students Illustrates an Illusion of Knowing

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following students illustrates an illusion of knowing?

• A)Anthony does not understand the concept of entropy.
• B)Belinda does not know how to swim.
• C)Clarissa thinks she understands the concept of inertia, but she really does not.
• D)Daryl does not think he is a very good tennis player, even though he is the best player on the school tennis team.

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Definitions:

Deductive Argument

A form of reasoning where, if the premises are true, the conclusion necessarily follows.

Implicit Premise

An unstated assumption that supports the logical structure of an argument.

Opponent's Argument

The viewpoint or stance presented by someone opposed to a particular position or argument.

Implicit Premises

Unstated assumptions or beliefs that logically underpin an argument or reasoning process but are not explicitly mentioned.