Identifying Arguments in Critical Thinking
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What is the primary focus of critical thinking?

  • Identifying, evaluating, and giving reasons (correct)
  • Avoiding arguments
  • Predicting outcomes
  • Quarreling and disagreeing

    • What is the purpose of an argument in critical thinking?

  • To provide evidence or reasons to support a claim (correct)
  • To persuade others
  • To start a quarrel
  • To predict outcomes

    • Why is recognizing arguments vital in life?

  • Because we can't avoid them and need to make informed decisions (correct)
  • Because we can avoid them
  • Because they help us predict outcomes
  • Because they help us explain things

    • What is the result when other people support your reasons?

    <p>They support your position or point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'argument' usually refer to in everyday life?

    <p>A quarrel or disagreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who defines an argument as presenting reasons to support a position or point of view?

    <p>Cottrell (2023)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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