When You Assume That Something Is True Because It Hasn't

question 17

Multiple Choice

When you assume that something is true because it hasn't been proven false, what are you engaging in?

• A) a logical fallacy
• B) critical thinking
• C) an argument
• D) slow thinking

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, age, sex, or disability.

Social Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among members of a society, often based on class, race, gender, or age.

Biological Roots

Fundamental aspects of human behavior and physical traits that are believed to originate from our genetic makeup.

Sociological Implications

Pertains to the consequences or impacts that social phenomena, behaviors, or policies have on society and its structures.