Question 1

Any type of persuasive message has the following common components: introduction, body and attachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Descriptive assumptions are

Accepted Answer

A)  unstated values about the way the world is. 
B)  explicit beliefs about the way the world is. 
C)  assumptions that give a general rather than a specific character to a subject. 
D)  found in the results section of a research report. 
A)  unstated values about the way the world is. 
B)  explicit beliefs about the way the world is. 
C)  assumptions that give a general rather than a specific character to a subject. 
D)  found in the results section of a research report.

Question 3

In critical thinking, what do you need to think about when you are reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenging the author's ideas 
B)  Questioning the structure, purpose and audience of the text 
C)  Skimming and scanning the text for the main themes 
D)  What else the author has written on the subject 
A)  Challenging the author's ideas 
B)  Questioning the structure, purpose and audience of the text 
C)  Skimming and scanning the text for the main themes 
D)  What else the author has written on the subject

Question 4

Define the term 'fallacy' and give three examples of common fallacies. Explain the difference between conscious and unconscious fallacious reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A fallacy is a mistaken belief, especial

Question 5

Contrast the features of quality evidence and poor evidence. Describe four problems with research findings. Discuss at least six clues you would look for when evaluating research results.

Accepted Answer

Quality evidence is characterized by bei

Question 6

The relationship between a conclusion and an argument in research writing is that

Accepted Answer

A)  an argument is composed of several premises and the conclusion of a single premise. 
B)  a conclusion consists of evidence in support of premises. 
C)  a conclusion is based on the reasoning and evidence in the argument. 
D)  an argument and the conclusion are both made up of evidence. 
A)  an argument is composed of several premises and the conclusion of a single premise. 
B)  a conclusion consists of evidence in support of premises. 
C)  a conclusion is based on the reasoning and evidence in the argument. 
D)  an argument and the conclusion are both made up of evidence.

Question 7

The premise can be written as a purpose statement or position statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the purpose of critical thinking in academic work? Identify three critical thinking activities you have undertaken in the past week, and discuss why they are examples of critical thinking. How do critical questions help you in your academic studies?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of critical thinking in acad

Question 9

The purpose of an effective persuasive message is to

Accepted Answer

A)  discuss an issue with reference to verifiable evidence. 
B)  create a balance of appropriate emotional and logical appeals. 
C)  convince others that your argument is correct on moral grounds. 
D)  convince others that their argument is illogical. 
A)  discuss an issue with reference to verifiable evidence. 
B)  create a balance of appropriate emotional and logical appeals. 
C)  convince others that your argument is correct on moral grounds. 
D)  convince others that their argument is illogical.

Question 10

Deductive logic allows for sampling of a large target audience to save time and money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One key purpose of critical thinking is to

Accepted Answer

A)  challenge everything you read. 
B)  be critical of everything you read. 
C)  question and evaluate everything you read. 
D)  check all the facts presented in everything you read. 
A)  challenge everything you read. 
B)  be critical of everything you read. 
C)  question and evaluate everything you read. 
D)  check all the facts presented in everything you read.

Question 12

Syllogisms contain at least two premises leading to a conclusion. They are

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive and deductive premises. 
B)  major and minor premises. 
C)  introduction and conclusion premises. 
D)  exemplary and evidentiary premises. 
A)  inductive and deductive premises. 
B)  major and minor premises. 
C)  introduction and conclusion premises. 
D)  exemplary and evidentiary premises.

Question 13

Fallacious reasoning in logic is usually a conscious process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Critical thinking and personal opinion are one and the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In critical thinking, persuasion involves

Accepted Answer

A)  influencing others to change their beliefs or behaviours through moral or logical argument. 
B)  convincing others of your point of view through the presentation of facts. 
C)  debating with others about moral issues. 
D)  appealing to others' emotions to sway them in an argument. 
A)  influencing others to change their beliefs or behaviours through moral or logical argument. 
B)  convincing others of your point of view through the presentation of facts. 
C)  debating with others about moral issues. 
D)  appealing to others' emotions to sway them in an argument.

Question 16

The purpose of balancing logic and emotion in academic works is to

Accepted Answer

A)  impress upon readers that a great amount of research has been done. 
B)  account for the socio-political needs of listeners or readers. 
C)  enhance the credibility of the speaker and capture the audience's attention. 
D)  emphasise the psychological needs of listeners and readers. 
A)  impress upon readers that a great amount of research has been done. 
B)  account for the socio-political needs of listeners or readers. 
C)  enhance the credibility of the speaker and capture the audience's attention. 
D)  emphasise the psychological needs of listeners and readers.

Question 17

Successful persuasive strategies rely upon a speaker's credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the characteristics of an argument? Explain the relationship between the premise and the conclusion.

Accepted Answer

An argument is a logical and persuasive

Question 19

Critical thinking is important for

Accepted Answer

A)  the development of subjective issues and expression of emotions. 
B)  the examination and testing of propositions about any subject or problem. 
C)  the formulation of individual privacy legislation. 
D)  success in games of chance such as gambling. 
A)  the development of subjective issues and expression of emotions. 
B)  the examination and testing of propositions about any subject or problem. 
C)  the formulation of individual privacy legislation. 
D)  success in games of chance such as gambling.

Question 20

A solid argument is based on sound premises and reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Critical Thinking, Argument, Logic and Persuasion

Any type of persuasive message has the following common components: introduction, body and attachment.

Descriptive assumptions are

In critical thinking, what do you need to think about when you are reading?

Define the term 'fallacy' and give three examples of common fallacies. Explain the difference between conscious and unconscious fallacious reasoning.

Contrast the features of quality evidence and poor evidence. Describe four problems with research findings. Discuss at least six clues you would look for when evaluating research results.

The relationship between a conclusion and an argument in research writing is that

The premise can be written as a purpose statement or position statement.

What is the purpose of critical thinking in academic work? Identify three critical thinking activities you have undertaken in the past week, and discuss why they are examples of critical thinking. How do critical questions help you in your academic studies?

The purpose of an effective persuasive message is to

Deductive logic allows for sampling of a large target audience to save time and money.

One key purpose of critical thinking is to

Syllogisms contain at least two premises leading to a conclusion. They are

Fallacious reasoning in logic is usually a conscious process.

Critical thinking and personal opinion are one and the same.

In critical thinking, persuasion involves

The purpose of balancing logic and emotion in academic works is to

Successful persuasive strategies rely upon a speaker's credibility.

What are the characteristics of an argument? Explain the relationship between the premise and the conclusion.

Critical thinking is important for

A solid argument is based on sound premises and reasoning.

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