Question 1

This book's companion website is nearly done.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that the companion website for the book is almost completed.

Question 2

Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?&#10;A) our emotions&#10;B) our lack of knowledge&#10;C) laziness&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Our emotions can cloud our judgment and prevent us from considering alternative perspectives. Lack of knowledge can limit our ability to understand and analyze a situation. Laziness can lead to accepting information without questioning or verifying its accuracy. Therefore, all of these factors can prevent us from thinking critically.

Question 3

Which if the following is not true of critical thinking?&#10;A) It is always passive&#10;B) It is always adversarial&#10;C) It is always negative&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is not inherently passive, adversarial, or negative; it involves active evaluation, can be collaborative, and aims to constructively assess information.

Question 4

In a good argument, the premises are usually:&#10;A) TRUE&#10;B) relevant to the conclusion&#10;C) sufficient to support the conclusion&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A good argument requires premises that are true, relevant to the conclusion, and sufficient to support the conclusion. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 5

Critical thinking usually involves patience and perseverance.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking requires analyzing information, considering various viewpoints, and questioning assumptions. This process often takes time and requires persistence in order to arrive at a well-reasoned conclusion.

Question 6

A person who thinks critically will likely be easily persuaded to believe unrealistic things.

Accepted Answer

A person who thinks critically will evaluate information objectively, consider multiple sources, and weigh evidence before coming to a conclusion. Therefore, they are less likely to believe unrealistic things without sufficient evidence to support them.

Question 7

Critical thinking is just common sense.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking goes beyond common sense and involves the ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and consider multiple perspectives to arrive at a well-founded conclusion. While common sense can be a helpful starting point, it is not enough to fully engage in critical thinking.

Question 8

Thinking critically has to do with having reasons.

Accepted Answer

Thinking critically involves analyzing and evaluating reasons, arguments, and evidence in order to make a reasoned judgment or decision. Therefore, having reasons is an essential part of critical thinking.

Question 9

A person is skeptical when he/she blindly accept the truth of a claim.

Accepted Answer

A person is skeptical when he/she doubts or questions the truth of a claim, rather than blindly accepting it.

Question 10

Evaluation is the process of placing value on something.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation involves assessing the quality, significance, or worth of something, and assigning a value or rating based on those criteria.

Question 11

Critical thinking may influence what you believe, but it doesn't really affect what you do.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Critical thinking may influence what you believe,...

Question 12

Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?&#10;A) our emotions&#10;B) our lack of knowledge&#10;C) laziness&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following, which often prevent us...

Deck 1: Critical Thinking