Question

a. directions: in each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.

1. jeanie thinks she is perfect and believes in her own infallibility. would you say that jeanie would be able to admit when she was wrong? explain.
2. if a formerly peaceful kingdom is overtaken by a tyrant who subjects the realm to his sole authority, is the kingdom ruled by despotism? explain.
3. lilah has started lying. have lilah’s morals been corrupted? explain.
4. if ty hates everything about cats but has never been around them, would you think that his prejudices towards cats are valid? explain.
5. john said that living in the mountains had a salutary effect on his constitution. does that mean john’s experience has been damaging? explain.
6. if leticia always helped others and stood up for what she believed in, would you say that she lacked integrity? explain.

Explanation:

1. Infallibility means never being wrong, so no.
2. Despotism is rule by a tyrant, so yes.
3. Lying goes against moral standards, so yes.
4. Prejudice without experience is not valid, so no.
5. Salutary means beneficial, so no.
6. Helping and standing for beliefs shows integrity, so no.

Answer:

1. No. Explanation: Infallibility implies never admitting wrong.
2. Yes. Explanation: Tyrant - ruled kingdom is despotism.
3. Yes. Explanation: Lying corrupts morals.
4. No. Explanation: Prejudice without experience is baseless.
5. No. Explanation: Salutary is beneficial, not damaging.
6. No. Explanation: Helping and standing for beliefs is integrity - showing.