Deck 10: Thinking in College

Question 1

You would need to use college-level thinking to answer which question?

A) Which of the nations that make up the European Union has the largest population?
B) What are the primary functions of the European Union?
C) Who is the current president of the European Union?
D) Under what circumstances might it be wise for the European Union to expand?

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Fast thinking is

A) logical.
B) subconscious.
C) deep.
D) rational.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Decisions made through fast thinking are MOST likely to

A) require more attention.
B) improve problem-solving skills.
C) conform to existing personal beliefs.
D) lead to creative solutions.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Compared to fast thinking, slow thinking

A) requires more careful attention.
B) takes less time.
C) is more emotional.
D) requires less effort.

Question 5

Which is a characteristic of many slow thinkers?

A) They are easily convinced.
B) They examine problems.
C) They act on their emotions.
D) They make quick decisions.

Question 6

When faced with a problem, a slow thinker is MOST likely to

A) go along with a fast thinker's judgment.
B) accept the existing situation.
C) develop a creative solution.
D) offer a solution based on traditional beliefs.

Question 7

People who have good thinking skills tend to

A) be successful in their careers.
B) rely on others to think for them.
C) make decisions based on misleading information.
D) believe something is true because they want it to be true.

Question 8

When she was younger, Emily was primarily a fast thinker. She went along with the crowd, made decisions based on what she thought was popular, and avoided challenging her own beliefs. Now that she is in college, Emily is making an effort to develop stronger critical-thinking skills. The more time Emily spends thinking critically, the more likely she is to

A) accept an idea at face value.
B) make voting decisions based on campaign slogans.
C) purchase a product based on a cool commercial.
D) come up with fresh solutions to problems.

Question 9

Making decisions and solving problems involves

A) consulting one information source.
B) asking questions.
C) thinking quickly.
D) acting on emotions.

Question 10

When you come across a statement that you consider confusing, what should you ask yourself first?

A) Do I agree with the statement?
B) Can I trust the person making the statement?
C) What does the statement mean?
D) Who might agree or disagree with the statement, and why?

Question 11

When considering the effects of accepting a new idea as truth, which question is it MOST important to ask?

A) Who might agree or disagree with this statement?
B) Will I have to change what I have believed for a long time?
C) Do I fully understand what is being said?
D) What does this idea mean?

Question 12

Considering multiple points of view means

A) identifying similar opinions and theories.
B) gathering information from one source.
C) using fast thinking.
D) synthesizing material.

Question 13

The process you go through to collect and analyze information that offers multiple points of view on a topic is known as

A) appealing to false authority.
B) synthesizing.
C) jumping on a bandwagon.
D) selling.

Question 14

To make an effective argument, you must

A) provide evidence to support your claim.
B) focus on appealing to the audience's emotions.
C) intimidate the audience by speaking loudly.
D) base your position on an appeal to traditional values.

Question 15

Before accepting any opinion on any issue as "the truth," you should look for evidence that

A) is attributed to a false authority.
B) is based on fast thinking.
C) contains one or more logical fallacies.
D) supports different positions on the issue.

Question 16

While attending a convention, Noah spoke with Amy, a sales representative from an alternative energy company, who insisted that fuel cell technology is the solution to the world's energy problems. At home, Noah read through the literature she gave him and acknowledged that the material was interesting. However, he still wasn't certain that she was right about fuel cells. What should Noah do to decide whether he agrees with Amy's argument?

A) go with his gut feeling
B) accept that Amy knows more about the topic than he does
C) keep looking for more evidence
D) dismiss Amy's argument because she is trying to sell something

Question 17

It is considered a logical fallacy to attack a person's

A) argument.
B) evidence.
C) position.
D) character.

Question 18

At the start of Lilly's Friday afternoon biology class, the instructor, Dr. Forrester, asked everyone to pass their lab reports to the front of the room. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten all about the assignment. After class, she approached Dr. Forrester and asked if she could hand her lab report in on Monday instead. He explained that he was obligated to hold her to the same deadline as everyone else unless there was a valid reason to make an exception. Lilly said, "Please, you have to let me finish it this weekend and hand it in on Monday! If you don't, I may not pass the course, and if that happens, I'll lose my financial aid and have to drop out of college!" Which type of flawed logic did Lilly use?

A) begging
B) falling victim to a false cause
C) making a hasty generalization
D) jumping on a bandwagon

Question 19

Which type of logical fallacy involves an argument based on the opinion of someone who is not an expert on the topic?

A) assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false
B) appealing to false authority
C) attacking the person
D) slippery slope

Question 20

"Everybody is doing it, so you should too!" is an example of which logical fallacy?

A) falling victim to false cause
B) slippery slope
C) jumping on a bandwagon
D) begging

Question 21

"If you can't show me any evidence that yeti aren't real, then they must exist." This is an example of which logical fallacy?

A) assuming that something is true because it hasn't been proven false
B) making a hasty generalization
C) attacking the person
D) appealing to false authority

Question 22

"The rooster crows at sunrise every morning, so the rooster must cause the sun to rise." This is an example of

A) begging.
B) jumping on a bandwagon.
C) slippery slope thinking.
D) falling victim to false cause.

Question 23

When you draw a conclusion based on limited evidence, you

A) make a hasty generalization.
B) fall victim to false cause.
C) appeal to false authority.
D) attack the person.

Question 24

Istvan is running for a seat on the city council. During a debate, he points out that his opponent, the incumbent, recently voted to raise taxes, proclaiming, "He's raised your taxes before. He's going to raise them again, and he's going to keep raising them until none of you can afford to live here anymore!" Which logical fallacy did Istvan use in the debate?

A) falling victim to false cause
B) slippery slope
C) appealing to false authority
D) begging

Question 25

Thinking creatively involves

A) concentrating on a single point of view.
B) drawing conclusions without evidence.
C) challenging the usual way of doing things.
D) responding automatically and emotionally.

Question 26

When you can restate in your own words the meaning of an idea that has been presented to you, you have reached which level of Bloom's Taxonomy?

A) understand
B) evaluate
C) analyze
D) apply

Question 27

Kuma, the owner of a technology firm, needs to hire a new site manager. She has narrowed the list of applicants down to two candidates. The two applicants work in different fields, and neither has worked for a technology firm before. However, they each have experience and skills that could make them effective in the position. As Kuma thinks about how each candidate might perform in various theoretical situations, she is performing at which level of Bloom's Taxonomy?

A) remember
B) evaluate
C) apply
D) create

Question 28

A blog post by an activist accusing a business executive of corporate greed is an example of

A) credible information.
B) a biased viewpoint.
C) collaboration.
D) synthesis.

Question 29

An online article featuring credible information that is both informative and useful is an example of

A) telling.
B) dwelling.
C) yelling.
D) selling.

Question 30

In college, the level of thinking your instructors expect from you exceeds that which you did in high school.

Question 31

Slow thinkers are uncomfortable with uncertainty.

Question 32

We develop an understanding of information based on our belief systems and how we view the world.

Question 33

Being unwilling to change your mind is the mark of a reasonable, educated person.

Question 34

All arguments should be considered equally valid.

Question 35

Most effects are usually the result of a single cause.

Question 36

One way to become a better critical thinker is to practice with other people.

Question 37

People think more clearly when they talk as well as listen.

Question 38

In Bloom's Taxonomy, the higher the level, the less critical thinking it requires.

Question 39

Explain the difference between fast thinking and slow thinking and describe at least two scenarios in which each type of thinking can be beneficial.

Question 40

Why is it important to develop strong thinking skills? How will the ability to think critically impact your success in college and your career? Include examples in your response.

Question 41

Identify three steps you can take to develop strong thinking skills.

Question 42

Explain what an argument is in terms of critical thinking.

Question 43

List four questions you should ask when considering an argument.

Question 44

Identify three types of faulty reasoning that you have used in the past. For each instance, first describe how you used faulty reasoning, and then explain how you could have approached the situation better using critical thinking instead.

Question 45

Do you agree that collaboration is essential to the development of critical thinking skills? Why or why not? Include examples in your response.

Question 46

What are the six levels of learning in Bloom's Taxonomy, from lowest to highest?

Question 47

Give an example of a concept, and then describe how you might address the concept at each of the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.