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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does ACLU stand for?

2. Who sets limits on human ingenuity?

3. How did Albert Einstein describe Linus Pauling?

4. What is a single ratings point worth in prime time advertising dollars?

5. According to the Nation of Islam, who created white people?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sagan explain the conflict between our material being and the perceived spiritual world?

2. What happens in environments of established knowledge? What happens when what needs to be learned changes quickly?

3. How is the baloney detection kit used in this chapter?

4. What is the relationship between ancient hunters and scientists?

5. Describe the accomplishments of Linus Pauling.

6. What is the story of Frederick Bailey?

7. What negative traits sometimes exist in skeptics?

8. What great responsibility does science have?

9. What is the story of Carlos?

10. What advantage does the idea of the afterlife give a society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that compares and contrasts accounts of demonic encounters/possession with that of alien abduction. Be sure to address:

1) The psychological factors inherent in the cases.

2) The role both still play in culture and society.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay from a psychological standpoint that attempts to examine why humans want to believe in 'fantastic' ideas such as alien abduction, crystal powers, and the supernatural. Be sure to:

1) Use at least two sources.

2) Remain objective.

3) Avoid addressing the credibility of phenomenon, limit the subject matter to psychological issues.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short essay on freedom of information. Be sure to address:

1) The dangers and benefits of increased access to government files.

2) Specific information that you want to have released.

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