Deck 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking

Question 1

Conformism is a form of:

A) rationalization
B) sociocentrism
C) provincialism
D) short-term thinking

Answer 1

sociocentrism

Question 2

A course in critical thinking can improve students' ability to:

A) understand course materials
B) critically evaluate course materials
C) argue effectively for their own views on course topics
D) all of the above

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

_______ is group-centered thinking.

A) egocentrism
B) sociocentrism
C) group bias
D) the herd instinct

Answer 3

sociocentrism

Question 4

_______ are generalizations about a group of people in which identical characteristics are assigned to all or virtually all members of the group, often without regard to whether such attributions are accurate.

A) stereotypes
B) biases
C) assumptions
D) none of the above

Question 5

_______ is the view that truth is a matter of social or cultural opinion.

A) cultural relativism
B) subjectivism
C) nonabsolutism
D) majoritarianism

Question 6

The fact that there is deep disagreement about ethical issues shows that:

A) there is no objective truth in ethics
B) ethics is just a matter of opinion
C) there is no right or wrong
D) none of the above