Introduction to Critical Thinking Lecture 1
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What is the ability to accept multiple interpretations of the same situation called?

  • Clarity
  • Relevance
  • Perspective thinking (correct)
  • Logical correctness
  • Which intellectual standard refers to the need for a clear understanding of an argument or claim before evaluation?

  • Fairness
  • Precision (correct)
  • Consistency
  • Relevance
  • What is the term for the intellectual standard related to the logical soundness of an argument or claim?

  • Tolerance for ambiguity
  • Logical correctness (correct)
  • Fairness
  • Clarity
  • Which intellectual standard emphasizes the need for a strong connection to the topic being discussed?

    <p>Relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intellectual standard involves ensuring that arguments or claims are free from bias and favoritism?

    <p>Fairness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of statement makes a claim about the relationship between two or more categories or classes of things?

    <p>Standard-Form Categorical Statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do open circles represent in a Venn diagram?

    <p>Non-existing groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an 'X' in a portion of a circle in a Venn diagram signify?

    <p>Presence of at least one thing within that portion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a syllogism made of all categorical statements called?

    <p>Categorical Syllogism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example provided, what is the conclusion drawn from the categorical syllogism?

    <p>No cardiologists are professional wrestlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbolization for the argument 'If Tina is happy, then Sarah is happy. Tina is happy. Therefore, Sarah is happy'?

    <p>t→s, t  s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When two simple statements are conjoined with an 'and,' how should they be symbolized?

    <p>p&amp;q</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the symbolization for the statement 'The sun is shining but it's cold outside'?

    <p>s&amp;c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word should be treated as 'and' and symbolized with '&' in propositional logic?

    <p>while</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the statement 'The Knicks and Bulls are playing each other' not expressed as a compound statement in propositional logic?

    <p>It represents a single fact and not individual actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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