Critical Thinking and Approaches to Arguments
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What do experts often do when evaluating answers?

  • Present solutions without arguments
  • Make assumptions based on limited information (correct)
  • Rely solely on concrete evidence
  • Avoid drawing on past experiences

How do experts approach developing arguments?

  • By relying on emotions rather than logic
  • By engaging in critical thinking (correct)
  • By avoiding assumptions
  • By presenting definitive answers

What is a characteristic of the way experts present possible answers?

  • Being overly pessimistic
  • Providing multiple solutions without reasoning
  • Ignoring the need for evidence
  • Offering possible solutions based on experiences (correct)

What is a common approach taken by cynics towards arguments?

<p>Questioning everything without reason (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do experts typically view provisional conclusions?

<p>As flexible and subject to revision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about accepting conclusions?

<p>They are best thought of as provisional. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the first approach to arguments?

<p>Blindly assuming all arguments are true. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In critical thinking, why are 'right' answers rare, especially for complex questions?

<p>Because conclusions are provisional and subject to change. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of critical thinking, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Accepting that conclusions may need to be discarded. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does critical thinking relate to the strength of evidence in arguments?

<p>It highlights the importance of rigorous evaluation of evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when evaluating the potential answer?

<p>The quality of the argument and strength of evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in assessing the potential answer?

<p>The author's expertise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What helps in determining the strength of evidence supporting an answer?

<p>The reliability of the evidence presented (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is crucial for a strong argument?

<p>The logical reasoning and coherence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attitude do cynics typically have towards arguments?

<p>They scrutinize and doubt arguments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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