Chapter 7

Question 1

The categories of suggestions for critical thinking include;

Answer 1

Check your attitudes
Check for evidence
All of the answer choices **
Check for logic

Question 2

According to the text, creative thinking is only useful for artists – not people who run a company. T or F

Answer 2

False

Question 3

An example of an assertion:

Answer 3

Mastery is a level of performance that goes beyond technique. ****
Mastery beyond technique
None of the answer choices
Master

Question 4

According to the text, intuition is seldom in making important decisions. T or F

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Learning through inquiry is based on asking questions T or F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The recommended strategies for solving problems are effectively only when done in a certain order. T or F

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The process of opening up alternatives and considering many options is called ________ thinking

Answer 7

Divergent

Question 8

Critical thinking is a skill that contributes to effective:

Answer 8

Reading
Writing
Listening
All of the answer choices *****
Speaking

Question 9

Facts are statements are:

Answer 9

Can be verified by direct observation
Are widely agreed as accurate
Are backed by compelling evidence
All of the answer choices *****

Question 10

The statement, “We need tax cuts in order to create more jobs”, is an example of:

Answer 10

A fact
Neither a fact nor an opinion
An option **

Question 11

Clues to a website’s overall quality include:

Answer 11

Consistency of information from page to page
Links to other reputable websites
all of the answer choices *****
Pages that are regularly updated

Question 12

The text suggests that you think of problem solving as a process based on:

Answer 12

None of the answer choices
Four P’s - problem, possibilities, plan, perform *****
Four C’s - creating, considering, converging
Three A’s - asking, agreeing, acting

Question 13

Process of narrowing down possible solutions to a problem called ___________ thinking

Answer 13

Convergent

Question 14

According to the text, the words “choose” and “decide” are synonyms. T or F

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Level 2 thinking answers the question, “Can I explain this idea in my own words”? T or F

Answer 15

True - Understanding

Question 16

According to the text, an “Aha!” comes only at the end of the critical thinking process, when an idea is tested.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Suppose you hear someone say “Students who go to college today are just interested in getting higher paying jobs –Primarily example of

Answer 17

Thinking in all or nothing thinking terms

Question 18

The statement “doctors are greedy is example of

Answer 18

Thinking in all or nothing terms *****
Creating a red herring
Creating a straw man
None of the answer choices

Question 19

Level 1 thinking answers the question “can I invent something new based on this idea? T or F

Answer 19

False

“Remembering - Can I recall the key terms, facts, or events”? Creating

Question 20

The categories of suggestions for critical thinking include:

Answer 20

Check your attitudes
Check for logic
Check for evidence
All of the answer choices *****

Question 21

Creative thinking is only useful for artist – not people who run a company. T or F

Answer 21

False

Question 22

The suggested strategies for making decisions do not include:

Answer 22

Recognize decisions
Establish priorities
Balance learning styles
Make decisions immediately rather than putting them on hold *****
Use intuition

Question 23

Six kinds of thinking

Answer 23

Level 1 - Remembering - Can I recall
Level 2- Understanding - Can I explain
Level 3 - Applying - Can I use this idea to produce
Level 4 - Analyzing - Can I divide parts into steps
Level 5 - Evaluating - Rate the truth, usefulness, quality
Level 6 - Creating - Invent something new

Question 24

Four ways to solve problems

Answer 24

Define the problem
Generate Possibilities
Create a plan
Perform your plan 
All of the answer choices *******

Question 25

What are ways to check for evidence

Answer 25

Facts
Experts in field
Examples

Question 26

Four common mistakes in logic called logical fallacies:

Answer 26

1) Jumping to conclusions
2) Attacking the person
3) Appealing to authority
4) Pointing to false cause