Question 1

Why are arguments central to academic study, work, and life in general?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary , but students should

Question 2

When you make judgments and decisions about the value of new information, you are demonstrating which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating 
B)  understanding 
C)  creating 
D)  analyzing 
A)  evaluating 
B)  understanding 
C)  creating 
D)  analyzing

Question 3

Being a good critical thinker means considering many different viewpoints or opinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When you come across a statement that you consider interesting or confusing, what is the first thing you should do to exercise critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accept it at face value. 
B)  Ask yourself if you can trust the person making the statement. 
C)  Ask yourself what it means. 
D)  Ask who might agree or disagree. 
A)  Accept it at face value. 
B)  Ask yourself if you can trust the person making the statement. 
C)  Ask yourself what it means. 
D)  Ask who might agree or disagree.

Question 5

Which is the definition of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  the act of being critical of someone's opinion 
B)  the art of negative thinking 
C)  the thoughtful consideration of information and ideas 
D)  the practice of disagreeing with someone on principle 
A)  the act of being critical of someone's opinion 
B)  the art of negative thinking 
C)  the thoughtful consideration of information and ideas 
D)  the practice of disagreeing with someone on principle

Question 6

Which fallacy refers to making a claim based on the opinion of someone lacking expertise?

Accepted Answer

A)  making a hasty generalization 
B)  attacking the person 
C)  appealing to a false authority 
D)  engaging in begging 
A)  making a hasty generalization 
B)  attacking the person 
C)  appealing to a false authority 
D)  engaging in begging

Question 7

List a few of the questions that you should ask when evaluating evidence to present in favor of an argument to the class.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include que

Question 8

Which skill is associated with the remembering level of Bloom's taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  explaining a concept in your own words 
B)  recalling a dictionary definition 
C)  writing about a concept using practical examples 
D)  hypothesizing new outcomes regarding a concept 
A)  explaining a concept in your own words 
B)  recalling a dictionary definition 
C)  writing about a concept using practical examples 
D)  hypothesizing new outcomes regarding a concept

Question 9

Erin is confused by her homework, which is to prepare an argument about global warming for class tomorrow. She feels a bit hesitant about this assignment because she does not want to yell at other students in class, but she also doesn't want to lose credit for not completing her homework. What common mistake has Erin made?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erin thinks she has to complete every homework assignment or she will fail. 
B)  Erin thinks that arguments are a fight rather than persuasion based on reason. 
C)  Erin thinks that her claim will be too specific. 
D)  Erin thinks she should discuss only her point of view. 
A)  Erin thinks she has to complete every homework assignment or she will fail. 
B)  Erin thinks that arguments are a fight rather than persuasion based on reason. 
C)  Erin thinks that her claim will be too specific. 
D)  Erin thinks she should discuss only her point of view.

Why are arguments central to academic study, work, and life in general?

When you make judgments and decisions about the value of new information, you are demonstrating which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

Being a good critical thinker means considering many different viewpoints or opinions.

When you come across a statement that you consider interesting or confusing, what is the first thing you should do to exercise critical thinking?

Which is the definition of critical thinking?

Which fallacy refers to making a claim based on the opinion of someone lacking expertise?

List a few of the questions that you should ask when evaluating evidence to present in favor of an argument to the class.

Which skill is associated with the remembering level of Bloom's taxonomy?

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Exam 5: Thinking in College

Why are arguments central to academic study, work, and life in general?

When you make judgments and decisions about the value of new information, you are demonstrating which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

Being a good critical thinker means considering many different viewpoints or opinions.

When you come across a statement that you consider interesting or confusing, what is the first thing you should do to exercise critical thinking?

Which is the definition of critical thinking?

Which fallacy refers to making a claim based on the opinion of someone lacking expertise?

List a few of the questions that you should ask when evaluating evidence to present in favor of an argument to the class.

Which skill is associated with the remembering level of Bloom's taxonomy?

Thriving in College and Life

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Time Management

How You Learn

Reading to Learn

Getting the Most From Class

Studying

Test Taking

Information Literacy and Communication

Majors and Careers

Relationships

Diversity and Inclusion

Wellness

Money

Filters