Week 1

Multiple Choice

What is Critical Thinking?

• It refers to the ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment.

• It involves the evaluation of sources, such as data, facts, observable phenomena, and research findings.

• All the above

Multiple Choice

Opinions based on critical thinking are..

• Supported by evidence

• Reported by other people

• Reassuring of a viewpoint

• Common truths accepted by all

Multiple Choice

Critical Thinking is...

• Awareness that we like something

• Think when you have to think

• Objective analysis/evaluation of an issue

• Subjective analysis/evaluation of an issue

Multiple Select

If I think critically, I will be....

• Open-minded to new thoughts/ideas

• Picking flaws in someone's argument

• Drawing conclusions quickly

• Willing to be wrong

Multiple Choice

Perspective is..

• Looking at something with a magnifying glass

• Looking at something while doing a handstand

• Looking at something through a looking glass

• Looking at something from another angle

Multiple Choice

What's the recommended strategy for dealing with a complex problem that has no obvious solution?

• Throw in the towel and go out for a double latte.

• Break the problem down into smaller, more solvable pieces.

• List out the consequences, then analyze the cause for each one.

• Assign the parts of the problem to each person on you team.

Multiple Choice

Critical thinking is

• Talking to everyone you know about a problem you have.

• When you spend a lot of time making a decision.

• It is when you think critically.

• Critical thinking is when you analyze and evaluate a situation and come to a logical conclusion or solution.

Multiple Select

Critical Thinker posses the following characteristics

• A willingness to question beliefs

• an ability to recall a lot of information

• An ability to distinguish between facts and opinion

• Seeks clarification

Multiple Choice

What are some of the building blocks of Critical Thinking?

• Background Knowledge

• Habits of Mind

• Thinking Strategies

• All of the Above

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT one of the four processes to begin building Critical Thinking?

• Read for Understanding

• Examine Arguments

• Recall the Facts

• Clarify Thinking

• Reflect and Practice

Multiple Choice

How can you promote original thought in order to form logical conclusions?

• Make sure you look at all the evidence

• Avoid hasty generalisations that lead to a flaw in your process of thinking

• Your conclusions may not be certain

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are specific ways to challenge your assumptions?

• Don’t jump to conclusions

• Think through implications

• Ask the right questions

• All of the above