B.L.A.; occasionally A.L.B. Bachelor of Liberal Arts Bachelor of Liberal Arts General 4

Question 1

Which term describes the tendency for individuals in a group to conform and not voice dissenting opinions?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Answer

Groupthink occurs when the desire for group harmony overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives, suppressing dissent.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines a 'primary source' in historical research?

Accepted Answer

An original document or artifact from the period being studied

Answer

Primary sources are original, firsthand materials created at the time of study, such as diaries, speeches, and photographs.

Question 3

In formal logic, a 'deductive argument' is one that claims its conclusion is what?

Accepted Answer

Necessarily true if the premises are true

Answer

Deductive arguments guarantee the conclusion's truth if the premises are true; the conclusion follows necessarily.

Question 4

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and market-based allocation of resources?

Accepted Answer

Capitalism

Answer

Capitalism features private ownership of means of production and prices determined by supply and demand in free markets.

Question 5

Which psychological concept describes the mental discomfort felt when holding two conflicting beliefs simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance

Answer

Cognitive dissonance, coined by Leon Festinger, is the discomfort experienced when one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors are inconsistent.

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