Question 1

In the method for making decisions, the text lists five steps.The last step is
A)to select the choice that seems best to meet the needs of the situation.
B)to implement a plan of action, monitor and adjust.
C)to gather all the relevant information and evaluate the pros and cons of each possible choice.
D)to create a schedule of implementation.

Accepted Answer

The last step in the decision-making process is to implement the chosen plan of action, monitor its progress, and make necessary adjustments as needed. Creating a schedule of implementation may be part of this step, but it is not the final step on its own. Therefore, option B is the best choice for the last step in the decision-making process.

Question 2

Once the process of identifying and ranking your goals is complete, you should
A)explicitly define the important ones.
B)rearrange them.
C)summarize what you've done.
D)focus on devising effective plans and strategies to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

Once you have identified and ranked your goals, it is important to focus on devising effective plans and strategies to achieve them. This means breaking down your goals into smaller, actionable steps, setting timelines and deadlines, and tracking your progress along the way. Simply defining the important goals or rearranging them does not lead to achieving them. Summarizing what you've done is helpful for reviewing and reflecting on the process, but it does not necessarily lead to achieving the goals themselves.

Question 3

One of the more effective methods of achieving short term goals is to
A)identify the short-term goals.
B)rank the goals in order of importance.
C)select the most important goal(s) to focus on.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important steps in achieving short term goals. Identifying the goals allows for a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished, ranking them in order of importance helps prioritize tasks and selecting the most important goal(s) to focus on ensures that time and effort are concentrated on the tasks that will have the greatest impact on achieving the desired outcome.

Question 4

When we restate a judgment in a more accurate or constructive way, we
A)question our creativity.
B)translate reality inaccurately.
C)help eliminate our voice of criticism.
D)wonder what went wrong.

Accepted Answer

Restating a judgment in a more accurate or constructive way helps to eliminate our own voice of criticism and self-doubt. It allows us to approach the situation with a more positive perspective and find solutions rather than dwelling on the negative. A, B, and D are not accurate or relevant options.

Question 5

According to Dean Simonton, there is a strong correlation between creativity and IQ.

Accepted Answer

Dean Simonton's research suggests that while there is a correlation between creativity and IQ, it is moderate. Beyond a certain threshold (an IQ of around 120), the correlation weakens, indicating that factors other than intelligence play a significant role in creativity.

Question 6

Our VOC refers to our_______ .
A)value of creativity
B)varying of choice
C)voice of criticism
D)very ordinary choices

Accepted Answer

VOC stands for Voice of Customer, which refers to the feedback, opinions, and inputs of customers about a product or service. It helps businesses to understand customers' needs, preferences, and expectations, and improve their offerings accordingly. Therefore, option C, "voice of criticism," is the most appropriate choice as it denotes the importance of receiving constructive feedback and using it to make improvements. Option A, "value of creativity," and option D, "very ordinary choices," are not relevant to the concept of VOC. Option B, "varying of choice," might be related to customers' preferences, but it does not capture the essence of VOC.

Question 7

Langer refers to a life in which we use our affective, responsive, and perceptive faculties as _______
A)creative
B)mindful
C)mindless
D)intuitive

Accepted Answer

Langer's concept of mindfulness involves using our affective, responsive, and perceptive faculties to be fully present and non-judgmental in the current moment. In contrast, mindlessness refers to living on autopilot and not being fully engaged in the present. Therefore, choice B, mindful, is the best option.

Question 8

Research suggests that people typically achieve their highest creative point______ .
A)at birth
B)as young children
C)as adolescents
D)in midlife

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that people often reach their peak creativity during childhood, as this is a period characterized by high levels of imagination and less inhibition.

Question 9

Long-term goals are fairly simple to identify.

Accepted Answer

Long-term goals can sometimes take a lot of introspection and planning to identify, as they are typically larger in scope and may require significant effort or time to achieve.

Question 10

A step in cultivating your creative garden is________ .
A)absorb yourself in the task
B)allow time for ideas to incubate
C)seize on the ideas when they emerge and follow them through
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

To cultivate your creative garden, it is important to absorb yourself in the task, allow time for ideas to incubate, and seize on the ideas when they emerge and follow them through. Therefore, all of these options are the best choice.

Question 11

To eliminate the negative voice of criticism within ourselves we must become aware of it, restate the judgments in a more accurate constructive way, get tough with the voice of criticism, use other people for positive confirmation and .
A)create positive voices and visualizations
B)deny your inner negative judgments
C)disregard the assessments of others
D)reexamine our motives

Accepted Answer

Creating positive voices and visualizations is a powerful technique to counteract the negative voice of criticism. By replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, we can shift our mindset towards a more constructive and self-affirming perspective. This can help to build self-confidence and reduce self-doubt, allowing us to approach challenges with greater resilience and optimism. Additionally, visualization techniques can help to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes, making it easier to sustain positive changes over time.

Question 12

Creativity involves going beyond the information given to create or reveal something new.

Accepted Answer

Creativity is the ability to use one's imagination or original ideas to generate something new or uncover a novel perspective. It involves departing from what is currently known, challenging conventions or assumptions, and producing unique or innovative outcomes.

Question 13

We are able to think critically because of our natural human ability to "reflect." To reflect means to
A)look at ourselves in a mirror.
B)think back on what we are thinking, doing, or feeling.
C)go through our thought processes.
D)criticize our decisions.

Accepted Answer

Reflecting involves thinking back on what we are thinking, doing, or feeling, which allows us to analyze and evaluate these thoughts and actions. This process is essential for critical thinking because it promotes awareness and examination of our own thought processes. Option A is too literal, option C is a partial correct answer, and option D may be a result of reflection but is not the definition of it.

Question 14

Each chapter of Thinking Critically includes a feature that challenges you to apply new thinking strategies to pairs of images that provoke the viewer into finding connections, confronting beliefs, and questioning evidence.This feature is called _________.
A)"Image Pairs"
B)"Thinking Critically About Visuals"
C)"Changing Beliefs"
D)"Viewer Connections"

Accepted Answer

The feature described in the question is specifically called "Thinking Critically About Visuals." Option A ("Image Pairs") is too general and doesn't capture the critical thinking aspect. Options C ("Changing Beliefs") and D ("Viewer Connections") are not mentioned as possible answer choices in the question stem.

Question 15

A common thinking error in seeking our goals is:
A)explicitly identifying important goals.
B)failure to compile a mental summary sheet.
C)concentrating on less important goals first, leaving insufficient time to work on more important ones.
D)planning the steps in our schedule.

Accepted Answer

Concentrating on less important goals first can be a common thinking error because it can leave us with insufficient time and energy to work on the truly important goals. It's important to prioritize and focus on what really matters in order to make progress towards achieving our goals. Explicitly identifying important goals, compiling a mental summary sheet, and planning the steps in our schedule can all be helpful strategies for achieving our goals, but they are not thinking errors.

Question 16

The Greek philosopher Socrates told the citizens of Athens "the unexamined life is not worth living."

Accepted Answer

This statement is attributed to Socrates in Plato's Apology, where he argues that a life without reflection and questioning is not fulfilling.

Question 17

Research reveals high achieving people are able to envision a detailed picture of their future with goals and aspirations clearly inscribed and low achievers live in the present and the past.

Accepted Answer

According to the research mentioned in the statement, high achievers are able to envision a detailed picture of their future with clear goals and aspirations while low achievers tend to focus on the present and the past.

Question 18

When we fail to achieve our short-term goals, it is because we
A)skip one or more of the steps in the process.
B)consult with others.
C)look at long-term goals as short-term goals.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Skipping one or more of the steps in the process can hinder our ability to achieve our short-term goals. Consulting with others and looking at long-term goals as short-term goals may or may not have an impact on our ability to achieve our short-term goals. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 19

Routinized conformity and passive learning are what Langer calls______ .
A)reflexive behavior
B)categorization
C)mindlessness
D)compulsivity

Accepted Answer

Langer calls routinized conformity and passive learning as mindlessness.

Question 20

In step 5 of the Method for Making Decisions, the author says to implement a plan of action, monitor the results, and stick to the plan to the end.

Accepted Answer

Step 5 of the Method for Making Decisions involves implementing the plan of action and monitoring the results, but it also emphasizes being prepared to revise the plan as necessary based on the outcomes and new information, rather than sticking to the plan to the end without considering adjustments.

Quiz 1: Thinking

In the method for making decisions, the text lists five steps.The last step is

Once the process of identifying and ranking your goals is complete, you should

One of the more effective methods of achieving short term goals is to

When we restate a judgment in a more accurate or constructive way, we

According to Dean Simonton, there is a strong correlation between creativity and IQ.

Our VOC refers to our_______ .

Langer refers to a life in which we use our affective, responsive, and perceptive faculties as _______

Research suggests that people typically achieve their highest creative point______ .

Long-term goals are fairly simple to identify.

A step in cultivating your creative garden is________ .

To eliminate the negative voice of criticism within ourselves we must become aware of it, restate the judgments in a more accurate constructive way, get tough with the voice of criticism, use other people for positive confirmation and .

Creativity involves going beyond the information given to create or reveal something new.

We are able to think critically because of our natural human ability to "reflect." To reflect means to

Each chapter of Thinking Critically includes a feature that challenges you to apply new thinking strategies to pairs of images that provoke the viewer into finding connections, confronting beliefs, and questioning evidence.This feature is called _________.

A common thinking error in seeking our goals is:

The Greek philosopher Socrates told the citizens of Athens "the unexamined life is not worth living."

Research reveals high achieving people are able to envision a detailed picture of their future with goals and aspirations clearly inscribed and low achievers live in the present and the past.

When we fail to achieve our short-term goals, it is because we

Routinized conformity and passive learning are what Langer calls______ .

In step 5 of the Method for Making Decisions, the author says to implement a plan of action, monitor the results, and stick to the plan to the end.