Assumptions Examples

Question

Hello!

Could you guys help and give me some examples of unconscious assumptions, working assumptions, warranted assumptions, hidden assumptions, and value or belief assumptions??

I am not sure the difference between those types.

Answer 1

Hi Emma,

An unconscious assumption is where we make an assumption without knowing facts or a situation. Our minds automatically make the assumption for us.

A working assumption is an assumption that you work on. It can be changed based on research, facts, etc.

An warranted assumption is based on a agreement or standards. For example, if an item has expiration of March 1st, you expect that item to be fresh when it is opened.

A hidden assumption is one that we make based on opinion and not fact. For example, "That woman would make a great teacher because she looks nice."

Value or belief assumptions are assumptions that you make if according to what you think is important. Two people may have different assumptions on the same issue.

I hope this helps.

If you need any more help please feel free to message me.