"Those Who Cannot Attack the Thought Will Attack the Thinker

question 61

Multiple Choice

"Those who cannot attack the thought will attack the thinker." This oft-stated maxim neatly summarizes a(n) ________ argument.

• A) ad ignorantiam
• B) ad populum
• C) heuristic
• D) ad hominem

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Definitions:

Choice Corollary

A principle in George Kelly's personal construct psychology that suggests individuals choose for themselves the construction process that they anticipate will best help them anticipate future events.

Psychotics

Individuals suffering from psychosis, a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.

Neurotics

Individuals who experience emotional distress and mental instability, but have a strong grip on reality.

Kelly's 11 Constructs

A reference to the 11 core constructs outlined by psychologist George Kelly to categorize an individual's personal system of viewing the world, part of his theory of personality.