Critical Thinking Process and Skills

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Which type of thinking involves considering one's own perspective above others?

Self-centered thinking (correct)

Free from confusion/ambiguity

New Ideas

Shows creativity

What is the term for the belief in something without proper evidence or justification?

A statement can be clear but not accurate

Believing something is true because one wishes it to be true (correct)

Shows creativity

Group-centered thinking

Which characteristic helps in examining assumptions and dogmas effectively?

Thinking that truth is just a matter of opinion

Gathers & analyzes the issue meaningfully (correct)

Helps become a good citizen capable of making good decisions

True or correct without distortion

What does DISCRIMINATING, 'WHAT IS' FROM 'WHAT APPEARS TO BE' imply?

Not everything we perceive is the reality Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking considers truth to be subjective and based on personal opinions?

A belief that something is true without proper evidence or justification Signup and view all the answers

What does Shows creativity contribute to good thinking skills?

Understandable Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of critical thinking?

Analyzing information and making sound decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and reasoning in critical thinking?

Left hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What does critical thinking help individuals do?

Overcome personal prejudices and biases Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of critical thinking related to formulating arguments?

Weighing evidence to support a conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the right part of the brain's role in critical thinking?

Thoroughly thinking through complexities and interrelations Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ethics' derive from?

The Greek word 'Ethikos' Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to engage with the complexities of an issue in critical thinking?

Examining multiple perspectives within necessary contexts & relationships Signup and view all the answers

What do ethics influence in people's lives?

Their moral decisions and how they lead their lives Signup and view all the answers

What are some aspects covered by ethics, as mentioned in the text?

How to live a good life and moral decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What does the text describe as a key aspect of ethics related to actions?

Rational moral cost-benefit analysis of actions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ethics, what does 'the desire for the best for people in each unique situation' refer to?

Seeking the optimal outcome for individuals based on specific circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What logical fallacy is being exemplified in the statement 'Many politicians have been accused and convicted of corruption. Thus, all politicians are corrupt'?

Hasty Generalization Signup and view all the answers

Which type of logical fallacy can be observed in the statement 'Sir, you should give me a passing grade in your class. If you don’t, I will lose my scholarship. I have six other siblings and my parents barely earn enough to support all of us'?

Ad Misericordiam Signup and view all the answers

What is the main intention of using irrelevant premises or conclusions in an argument?

To deceive into accepting the truth of the conclusion despite the lack of logical support Signup and view all the answers

When committing the fallacy of 'Assumption Without Proof', what kind of mistake is being made?

Failing to provide adequate logical support for a claim Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ad Hominem' refer to in terms of logical fallacies?

Attacking the person rather than addressing the argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of distinguishing between reality and appearances in arguments?

To learn to ask questions, analyze arguments, and weigh evidence before accepting a claim Signup and view all the answers

What ethical principle focuses on the consequences of an action to determine its rightness or wrongness?

Consequentialism Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of a person's character rather than consequences or obligations?

Virtue ethics Signup and view all the answers

In ethical decision-making, which approach is characterized by fairness, equality, and adherence to universal principles?

Deontological ethics Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical view asserts that the rightness or wrongness of an act is determined by compliance with the commands of a divine being?

Divine command theory Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical perspective focuses on the fulfillment of one's obligations and does not prioritize the consequences of an action?