Critical Thinking – PHI 210 Test. Exam 1: Attempt Score 100 out of 100 points. Latest Version.

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Critical Thinking – PHI 210

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100 out of 100 points  

Question 1

4 out of 4 points

When we describe someone as “critical” we usually mean they have a(n) ________ orientation.

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Question 2

4 out of 4 points

Alex decides to ask his coworker about his progress on a particular project; which response is a single, definitive answer about the coworker’s progress?

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Question 3

4 out of 4 points

Who attempted to define Critical Thinking as “Reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do”?

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Question 4

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following is a core skill of critical thinking?

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Question 5

4 out of 4 points

Mark and Tracy had a difference of opinion at work. Mark decided to take the time to figure out why Tracy was able to poke holes in his theory. Which core skill of critical thinking did Tracy use?

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Question 6

4 out of 4 points

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie states that the consequence of the single story is:

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Question 7

4 out of 4 points

Hindsight bias can be a form of _________.

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Question 8

4 out of 4 points

Which statement describes the role of emotions in political issues and/or elections?

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Question 9

4 out of 4 points

Christopher took a year-long teaching job in another country to teach English to elementary aged students.  Christopher tells his mom that he can’t understand why students from another culture eat rice with every meal when potatoes are a better option.  Which of the following statements should Christopher’s mom use to explain Christopher’s view on the other culture’s meals?

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Question 10

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following definitions describes the term conforming?

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Question 11

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following is the key to providing a deductive argument?

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Question 12

4 out of 4 points

An inductive argument USUALLY starts with which of the following?

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Question 13

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following describes an argument?

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Question 14

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following qualifies as an argument?

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Question 15

4 out of 4 points

Arguments make the process of thinking visible. Which of the following statements makes the process of thinking MOST visible?

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Question 16

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following represents an “Ad hominem” fallacy?

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Question 17

4 out of 4 points

William took a shower on a cold afternoon in winter.  Promptly after getting out of the shower he put his bath robe on and walked outside to get the newspaper.  The next night he felt achy and feverish.  His wife told him it was because he went out in the cold with wet hair. This is an example of the ____________ fallacy.

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Question 18

4 out of 4 points

During her campaign a Senator released her financial information to the public.  When questioned about some irregularities in her expenses, a spokesperson for the senator said the Senator needn’t account for irregularities in her expenses. After all, there are other senators who have done far worse things. This is a(n) __________ fallacy.

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Question 19

4 out of 4 points

The false dichotomy fallacy is characterized by:

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Question 20

4 out of 4 points

The Straw Man fallacy is characterized by:

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Question 21

4 out of 4 points

A geologist has been studying a particular type of rock for almost 25 years. He recently had some ideas about cloud formations and shared them in a journal article.
Which of the following led to a loss in the expert’s credibility?

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Question 22

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following is considered a credible source?

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Question 23

4 out of 4 points

A medical expert is famous for his research in the field of hypertension.  An international drug company, for which he does not work, pays him to lecture at conferences to endorse their new hypertension drug.
Which of the following could lead to a loss in the expert’s credibility?

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Question 24

4 out of 4 points

Which of the following should be a part of an evaluation when considering claims?

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Question 25

4 out of 4 points

When claims are presented to you, _________ them by asking key questions.

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