Question 1

Fast thinking is

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A)  logical. 
B)  subconscious. 
C)  deep. 
D)  rational. 
A)  logical. 
B)  subconscious. 
C)  deep. 
D)  rational. B

Question 2

Slow thinkers are uncomfortable with uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Istvan is running for a seat on the city council. During a debate, he points out that his opponent, the incumbent, recently voted to raise taxes, proclaiming, "He's raised your taxes before. He's going to raise them again, and he's going to keep raising them until none of you can afford to live here anymore!" Which logical fallacy did Istvan use in the debate?

Accepted Answer

A)  falling victim to false cause 
B)  slippery slope 
C)  appealing to false authority 
D)  begging 
A)  falling victim to false cause 
B)  slippery slope 
C)  appealing to false authority 
D)  begging B

Question 4

"Everybody is doing it, so you should too!" is an example of which logical fallacy?

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A)  falling victim to false cause 
B)  slippery slope 
C)  jumping on a bandwagon 
D)  begging 
A)  falling victim to false cause 
B)  slippery slope 
C)  jumping on a bandwagon 
D)  begging

Question 5

Making decisions and solving problems involves

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A)  consulting one information source. 
B)  asking questions. 
C)  thinking quickly. 
D)  acting on emotions. 
A)  consulting one information source. 
B)  asking questions. 
C)  thinking quickly. 
D)  acting on emotions.

Question 6

A blog post by an activist accusing a business executive of corporate greed is an example of

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A)  credible information. 
B)  a biased viewpoint. 
C)  collaboration. 
D)  synthesis. 
A)  credible information. 
B)  a biased viewpoint. 
C)  collaboration. 
D)  synthesis.

Question 7

An online article featuring credible information that is both informative and useful is an example of

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A)  telling. 
B)  dwelling. 
C)  yelling. 
D)  selling. 
A)  telling. 
B)  dwelling. 
C)  yelling. 
D)  selling.

Question 8

People think more clearly when they talk as well as listen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the difference between fast thinking and slow thinking and describe at least two scenarios in which each type of thinking can be beneficial.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but students should b

Question 10

Being unwilling to change your mind is the mark of a reasonable, educated person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is a characteristic of many slow thinkers?

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A)  They are easily convinced. 
B)  They examine problems. 
C)  They act on their emotions. 
D)  They make quick decisions. 
A)  They are easily convinced. 
B)  They examine problems. 
C)  They act on their emotions. 
D)  They make quick decisions.

Question 12

Decisions made through fast thinking are MOST likely to

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A)  require more attention. 
B)  improve problem-solving skills. 
C)  conform to existing personal beliefs. 
D)  lead to creative solutions. 
A)  require more attention. 
B)  improve problem-solving skills. 
C)  conform to existing personal beliefs. 
D)  lead to creative solutions.

Question 13

At the start of Lilly's Friday afternoon biology class, the instructor, Dr. Forrester, asked everyone to pass their lab reports to the front of the room. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten all about the assignment. After class, she approached Dr. Forrester and asked if she could hand her lab report in on Monday instead. He explained that he was obligated to hold her to the same deadline as everyone else unless there was a valid reason to make an exception. Lilly said, "Please, you have to let me finish it this weekend and hand it in on Monday! If you don't, I may not pass the course, and if that happens, I'll lose my financial aid and have to drop out of college!" Which type of flawed logic did Lilly use?

Accepted Answer

A)  begging 
B)  falling victim to a false cause 
C)  making a hasty generalization 
D)  jumping on a bandwagon 
A)  begging 
B)  falling victim to a false cause 
C)  making a hasty generalization 
D)  jumping on a bandwagon

Question 14

People who have good thinking skills tend to

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A)  be successful in their careers. 
B)  rely on others to think for them. 
C)  make decisions based on misleading information. 
D)  believe something is true because they want it to be true. 
A)  be successful in their careers. 
B)  rely on others to think for them. 
C)  make decisions based on misleading information. 
D)  believe something is true because they want it to be true.

Question 15

The process you go through to collect and analyze information that offers multiple points of view on a topic is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  appealing to false authority. 
B)  synthesizing. 
C)  jumping on a bandwagon. 
D)  selling. 
A)  appealing to false authority. 
B)  synthesizing. 
C)  jumping on a bandwagon. 
D)  selling.

Question 16

To make an effective argument, you must

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A)  provide evidence to support your claim. 
B)  focus on appealing to the audience's emotions. 
C)  intimidate the audience by speaking loudly. 
D)  base your position on an appeal to traditional values. 
A)  provide evidence to support your claim. 
B)  focus on appealing to the audience's emotions. 
C)  intimidate the audience by speaking loudly. 
D)  base your position on an appeal to traditional values.

Question 17

Give an example of a concept, and then describe how you might address the concept at each of the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on the conce

Question 18

When you draw a conclusion based on limited evidence, you

Accepted Answer

A)  make a hasty generalization. 
B)  fall victim to false cause. 
C)  appeal to false authority. 
D)  attack the person. 
A)  make a hasty generalization. 
B)  fall victim to false cause. 
C)  appeal to false authority. 
D)  attack the person.

Question 19

Considering multiple points of view means

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A)  identifying similar opinions and theories. 
B)  gathering information from one source. 
C)  using fast thinking. 
D)  synthesizing material. 
A)  identifying similar opinions and theories. 
B)  gathering information from one source. 
C)  using fast thinking. 
D)  synthesizing material.

Question 20

Which type of logical fallacy involves an argument based on the opinion of someone who is not an expert on the topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false 
B)  appealing to false authority 
C)  attacking the person 
D)  slippery slope 
A)  assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false 
B)  appealing to false authority 
C)  attacking the person 
D)  slippery slope

Fast thinking is

Slow thinkers are uncomfortable with uncertainty.

"Everybody is doing it, so you should too!" is an example of which logical fallacy?

Making decisions and solving problems involves

A blog post by an activist accusing a business executive of corporate greed is an example of

An online article featuring credible information that is both informative and useful is an example of

People think more clearly when they talk as well as listen.

Explain the difference between fast thinking and slow thinking and describe at least two scenarios in which each type of thinking can be beneficial.

Being unwilling to change your mind is the mark of a reasonable, educated person.

Which is a characteristic of many slow thinkers?

Decisions made through fast thinking are MOST likely to

People who have good thinking skills tend to

The process you go through to collect and analyze information that offers multiple points of view on a topic is known as

To make an effective argument, you must

Give an example of a concept, and then describe how you might address the concept at each of the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

When you draw a conclusion based on limited evidence, you

Considering multiple points of view means

Which type of logical fallacy involves an argument based on the opinion of someone who is not an expert on the topic?

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Fast thinking is

Slow thinkers are uncomfortable with uncertainty.

"Everybody is doing it, so you should too!" is an example of which logical fallacy?

Making decisions and solving problems involves

A blog post by an activist accusing a business executive of corporate greed is an example of

An online article featuring credible information that is both informative and useful is an example of

People think more clearly when they talk as well as listen.

Explain the difference between fast thinking and slow thinking and describe at least two scenarios in which each type of thinking can be beneficial.

Being unwilling to change your mind is the mark of a reasonable, educated person.

Which is a characteristic of many slow thinkers?

Decisions made through fast thinking are MOST likely to

People who have good thinking skills tend to

The process you go through to collect and analyze information that offers multiple points of view on a topic is known as

To make an effective argument, you must

Give an example of a concept, and then describe how you might address the concept at each of the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

When you draw a conclusion based on limited evidence, you

Considering multiple points of view means

Which type of logical fallacy involves an argument based on the opinion of someone who is not an expert on the topic?

The Essentials for College Success

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

Discovering How You Learn

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn From College Textbooks

Studying, Understanding, and Remembering

Taking Tests Successfully

Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in a Diverse World

Making the Right Career Choice

Skills, Strategies, and Success in Learning and College Life

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