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The Psychological Aspects of Indian Logic

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Which of the following is a key concept in the psychological aspects of Indian logic?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Jati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa refers to fallacies in reasoning, which are often due to psychological factors such as biases and misconceptions.

According to Indian logic, what is the role of perception in knowledge acquisition?

  1. Perception is the primary source of knowledge.

  2. Perception is only one of several sources of knowledge.

  3. Perception is not a reliable source of knowledge.

  4. Perception is irrelevant to knowledge acquisition.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian logic recognizes that perception is an important source of knowledge, but it also emphasizes the role of other sources such as inference and testimony.

Which of the following is a common psychological factor that can lead to fallacies in reasoning?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Neglect of evidence

  3. Overgeneralization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confirmation bias, neglect of evidence, and overgeneralization are all psychological factors that can lead to fallacies in reasoning.

What is the term for the psychological process of forming a mental representation of something?

  1. Abstraction

  2. Conceptualization

  3. Imagination

  4. Symbolization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conceptualization is the psychological process of forming a mental representation of something by identifying its essential features.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Nyaya school of Indian logic?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Jati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana is the process of inferring a conclusion from evidence, and it is a central concept in the Nyaya school of Indian logic.

What is the term for the psychological process of making a judgment about something?

  1. Evaluation

  2. Inference

  3. Perception

  4. Reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evaluation is the psychological process of making a judgment about something, based on its perceived value or importance.

Which of the following is a common psychological factor that can lead to biases in judgment?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Neglect of evidence

  3. Overgeneralization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confirmation bias, neglect of evidence, and overgeneralization are all psychological factors that can lead to biases in judgment.

What is the term for the psychological process of forming a belief about something?

  1. Belief formation

  2. Cognition

  3. Perception

  4. Reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Belief formation is the psychological process of forming a belief about something, based on evidence or personal experience.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Vaisheshika school of Indian logic?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Jati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jati is the term for a universal or class, and it is a central concept in the Vaisheshika school of Indian logic.

What is the term for the psychological process of making a decision?

  1. Decision-making

  2. Evaluation

  3. Inference

  4. Reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decision-making is the psychological process of making a choice between two or more alternatives.

Which of the following is a common psychological factor that can lead to biases in decision-making?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Neglect of evidence

  3. Overgeneralization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confirmation bias, neglect of evidence, and overgeneralization are all psychological factors that can lead to biases in decision-making.

What is the term for the psychological process of solving a problem?

  1. Problem-solving

  2. Cognition

  3. Perception

  4. Reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Problem-solving is the psychological process of finding a solution to a problem, by using cognitive skills such as reasoning and decision-making.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Mimamsa school of Indian logic?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Jati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vyapti is the term for the relationship between a universal and its instances, and it is a central concept in the Mimamsa school of Indian logic.

What is the term for the psychological process of forming a plan?

  1. Planning

  2. Cognition

  3. Perception

  4. Reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Planning is the psychological process of forming a plan, by identifying goals and steps to achieve those goals.

Which of the following is a common psychological factor that can lead to biases in planning?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Neglect of evidence

  3. Overgeneralization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confirmation bias, neglect of evidence, and overgeneralization are all psychological factors that can lead to biases in planning.

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