Taking an Absolute or Extreme Belief About Something When a More

question 5

Multiple Choice

Taking an absolute or extreme belief about something when a more moderate belief would be more accurate is considered a thinking error known as:

• A) emotional reasoning.
• B) antiquity fallacy.
• C) black-or-white fallacy.
• D) confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Byzantine Constantinople

The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, known today as Istanbul, which was a significant center of Christianity, culture, and politics.

Otto II and Theophanu

A royal couple of the Holy Roman Empire in the late 10th century, noted for their reign that played a significant role in the politics and culture of medieval Europe.

Pen-And-Ink Drawings

Artworks created using pens with ink on paper, characterized by their precision, detail, and often black and white presentation.

Late Antiquity

A historical period from approximately the 3rd to the 8th century, marking the transition from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages in Europe and the Mediterranean.