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Becoming a Critical Thinker Chapter 2 Quiz

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What does the word 'critical' mean in the context of critical thinking?

Comprehensive judgment

Finding fault

Negative analysis

Balanced evaluation (correct)

What is critical thinking?

Judging others' reasoning

Finding fault in arguments

Developing unconvincing arguments

Actively evaluating reasoning and evidence (correct)

What does critical thinking involve according to the text?

Developing biased arguments

Judging without evidence

Considering both negative and positive features (correct)

Only considering negative features

What is one of the learning goals after studying this chapter?

Identifying cognitive biases Signup and view all the answers

What does critical thinking include besides evaluating reasoning and evidence?

Developing defensible knowledge and arguments ourselves Signup and view all the answers

What does critical thinking consider?

Balanced evaluation of elements Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of those at the early stage of approach to knowledge?

They believe all questions have definite answers Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals at an intermediate stage assume about answers?

All answers are equally valid Signup and view all the answers

At the high stage in the approach to knowledge, what can be evaluated?

The strength of evidence supporting an answer Signup and view all the answers

When does critical thinking happen according to the information provided?

Only at the high stage in the approach to knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of those at an intermediate stage in their approach to knowledge?

They believe all questions have definite answers Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals at a high stage recognize about questions and possible answers?

They recognize that there are rarely 'right' answers Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of those at a high stage in the approach to knowledge?

They recognize that there are rarely 'right' answers Signup and view all the answers

At what stage do individuals assume that even well-reasoned conclusions are best thought of as provisional?

High stage in the approach to knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What can individuals do at a high stage in the approach to knowledge?

Recognize that some possible answers will be stronger than others Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals at an early stage assume about finding 'right' answers?

Right answers can be found by asking an expert, reading a book, or uncovering 'true' data Signup and view all the answers