Question 1

The text uses this word to describe how they measure CT?&#10;A) interpretation&#10;B) judgment&#10;C) assessment&#10;D) evaluation

Accepted Answer

The word "assessment" is commonly used to describe the process of measuring or evaluating something, such as CT (computed tomography) in this context.

Question 2

This has been the most difficult problem in meeting the CT accreditation criterion?&#10;A) finding a suitable measure&#10;B) discriminating data quality&#10;C) finding reliable anecdotal reports from clinicians and educators&#10;D) developing usable models for team thinking

Accepted Answer

Finding a suitable measure is often the most challenging aspect of meeting accreditation criteria, as it requires identifying metrics that accurately reflect the desired outcomes and standards.

Question 3

Which one of the following items is a challenge of assessing CT?&#10;A) complexity of CT as a concept&#10;B) belief that assessment is something done by others, not something done by thinkers&#10;C) reliability and validity of the measuring process&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Assessing critical thinking (CT) involves challenges such as its inherent complexity, the misconception that assessment is external, and ensuring the reliability and validity of assessment tools.

Question 4

Bill O'Brien, retired chief executive officer of Hanover Insurance, used the phrase, "managers are always pulling up the radishes to see how they're growing" to describe this challenge with assessing CT?

A) premature assessment
B) inaccurate test results
C) language barriers
D) lack of standardized instruments

Accepted Answer

The phrase "pulling up the radishes to see how they're growing" implies checking progress too early, which aligns with the concept of premature assessment.

Question 5

Before we assess for CT we must do these tasks?&#10;A) think about it and plan for it&#10;B) acknowledge the process and use it&#10;C) define it and teach it&#10;D) practice it and teach it

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Assessment of CT must be linked to these things in order to know if it was learned or not?&#10;A) expectations and behaviors&#10;B) practice and outcomes&#10;C) thoughts and processes&#10;D) criteria and goals

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

This tool can be used to assess all dimensions of CT and can be made specific to units, levels, or courses?&#10;A) scoring rubrics&#10;B) vignettes&#10;C) free responses&#10;D) CT inventory

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Mind mapping, or concept mapping, is designed for use as a tool for which task?&#10;A) the active teaching process&#10;B) the active learning process&#10;C) to assess CT&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Mind mapping is a versatile tool that can be used in active teaching, active learning, and assessing critical thinking (CT).

Question 9

What does the second D in MUDD stand for?&#10;A) dialogue&#10;B) debate&#10;C) disagreement&#10;D) discussion

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Prematurely shutting down one's thinking relative to hunches can lead clinicians to this?&#10;A) emotional, non-evidence-based decisions&#10;B) self reflection&#10;C) inaccurate conclusions&#10;D) doubt

Accepted Answer

Prematurely shutting down one's thinking based on hunches can lead to inaccurate conclusions because it prevents thorough analysis and consideration of all evidence.

Deck 10: Assessing Critical Thinking