Question 1

When your thinking produces ideas, you are engaging in _____.&#10;A) critical thinking&#10;B) creative thinking&#10;C) active thinking&#10;D) passive thinking

Accepted Answer

Creative thinking is the process of generating new, innovative ideas. It involves thinking outside the box and coming up with solutions or concepts that are original and not just a critique or analysis of existing ideas, which is more aligned with critical thinking.

Question 2

When you evaluate your ideas or the ideas of others, you are engaging in _____.&#10;A) critical thinking&#10;B) creative thinking&#10;C) active thinking&#10;D) passive thinking

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating ideas or arguments to form a judgment. It is a process used to assess the validity of something presented to you, unlike creative thinking which focuses on generating ideas, active thinking which is about engagement with ideas, and passive thinking which involves accepting information without questioning.

Question 3

According to the Question Pyramid, who/what questions are _____.&#10;A) Level I&#10;B) Level II&#10;C) Level III&#10;D) Level IV

Accepted Answer

Level II&#10;

Question 4

According to the Question Pyramid, questions that can be answered with a &#34;yes&#34; or &#34;no&#34; are _____.&#10;A) Level I&#10;B) Level II&#10;C) Level III&#10;D) Level IV

Accepted Answer

Questions that can be answered with a "yes" or "no" are considered Level I questions, as they are the most basic and straightforward type of questions.

Question 5

According to the Question Pyramid, how/why questions are _____.&#10;A) Level I&#10;B) Level II&#10;C) Level III&#10;D) Level IV

Accepted Answer

How/why questions are considered Level III in the Question Pyramid because they require analysis, explanation, or understanding, which are more complex cognitive processes than those required for Level I (factual) and Level II (interpretive) questions.

Question 6

According to the Question Pyramid, &#34;What if&#34; questions are _____.&#10;A) Level I&#10;B) Level II&#10;C) Level III&#10;D) Level IV

Accepted Answer

"What if" questions are considered Level IV questions in the Question Pyramid, as they require higher-order thinking skills, involving analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Question 7

According to the text, critical thinking includes _____.&#10;A) reasoning&#10;B) problem solving&#10;C) decision making&#10;D) all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking encompasses reasoning, problem solving, and decision making as integral components of the process.

Question 8

An argument that moves from specific observations to general conclusions is _____.&#10;A) inductive&#10;B) deductive&#10;C) selective&#10;D) active

Accepted Answer

An argument that moves from specific observations to general conclusions is inductive. This method starts with specific instances and then draws a general conclusion from them.

Question 9

An argument that moves from broad generalizations to specific conclusions is _____.&#10;A) inductive&#10;B) deductive&#10;C) selective&#10;D) active

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning starts from a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. This contrasts with inductive reasoning, which begins with specific observations and measures, moving to broader generalizations and theories.

Question 10

As speakers and writers, students use what type of critical thinking skills?&#10;A) Receptive&#10;B) Productive&#10;C) Potential&#10;D) Constructive

Accepted Answer

Students use productive critical thinking skills when they actively create, produce, and express their ideas through speaking and writing.

Question 11

As readers and listeners, students use what type of critical thinking skills?&#10;A) Receptive&#10;B) Productive&#10;C) Potential&#10;D) Constructive

Accepted Answer

The answer of As readers and listeners, students use what...

Question 12

If you react to a challenge by criticizing the challenger, you are slipping into the logical fallacy of _____.&#10;A) false cause and effect&#10;B) unwarranted assumption&#10;C) personal attack&#10;D) emotional appeal

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you react to a challenge by...

Question 13

If you appeal to someone's feelings to gain acceptance of an argument, you are slipping into the logical fallacy of _____.&#10;A) false cause and effect&#10;B) unwarranted assumption&#10;C) personal attack&#10;D) emotional appeal

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you appeal to someone's feelings to...

Question 14

When you have to solve a problem, begin by _____.&#10;A) defining it&#10;B) brainstorming&#10;C) evaluating your options&#10;D) choosing a solution

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you have to solve a problem,...

Question 15

Which of the following is a piece of the triangle for analyzing arguments?&#10;A) Reasoning&#10;B) Problem solving&#10;C) Decision making&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a piece...

Question 16

A decision maker who uses a conceptual style will_____.&#10;A) emphasize a logical approach&#10;B) emphasize the big picture&#10;C) emphasize the here and now&#10;D) emphasize people

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decision maker who uses a conceptual...

Question 17

To sharpen your critical thinking skills, you should _____.&#10;A) develop your plan of action&#10;B) develop yourself as an analytical decision maker&#10;C) admit it when you don't know&#10;D) think about your thinking

Accepted Answer

The answer of To sharpen your critical thinking skills, you...

Question 18

If you were to require data and structure to make a decision, you would demonstrate what kind of decision making style?&#10;A) Behavioral&#10;B) Conceptual&#10;C) Analytical&#10;D) Directive

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were to require data and...

Question 19

The creative style that best describes people who are resourceful is _____.&#10;A) intuitive&#10;B) innovative&#10;C) imaginative&#10;D) inspirational

Accepted Answer

The answer of The creative style that best describes people...

Question 20

Which of the following is a way to solve conflicts and build empathy for others' positions?&#10;A) The Pillow Method&#10;B) Focus your senses and emotions&#10;C) Accept your creativity&#10;D) Generate only one idea

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a way...

Deck 5: Thinking Critically and Creatively