HUM/115 Chapter 12 Quiz

1. Which definition best fits sociocentrism?

Antisocial behavior and attitudes

Excessive interest in oneself and excessive admiration of oneself

Thinking centered entered on social conventions, customs, and beliefs

Thinking only of oneself; self-centered

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2. Name the three forms of objectivity to use to test for impartial information.

Stereotypical subjectivity

Sophistic

Multidimensional

Intellectual Humility

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3. Which media source was NOT noted as a non-mainstream source to access to ascertain dissenting or alternative views?

Amnesty International

Statewatch

The Economist

Mother Jones

4. Match the following definitions to the correct terms.

Any systematic, widespread dissemination or promotion of particular ideas, doctrines, practices, etc., to further one’s own cause or to damage an opposing one

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another in an unfair way

Presenting a view or information from a particular angle through the use of terms to characterize the situation or those involved in an unfair way

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5. Match each term with its definition.

Being influenced by one’s own feelings, tastes, biases, or opinions

Being open to a variety of insights from varied points of view while being open to questioning one’s own viewpoint defines this word

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Hum/115 Chapter 12 Quiz