Critical Thinking: Practise Test 1

A deductive argument that is both valid and has all true premises is a

• a. Valid argument
• b. Strong argument
• c. Sound argument
• d. Cogent argument

Which one of the following is not included in the critical thinking standards?

• a. Egocentrism
• b. Clarity
• c. Precision
• d. Accuracy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What you should not rely on while making a judgement call?

• a. common sense
• b. gossip
• c. past experience
• d. instincts

‘Self-interested thinking is the tendency to accept and defend beliefs that harmonize with one’s self-interest.’ Which of the answers define this?

• a. sociocentrism
• b. egocentrism
• c. unwarranted assumptions and stereotypes
• d. relativistic thinking

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CCSS.SL.11-12.3

Which of the following is best treated as non-statement?

• a. philosophers have long grey beards and wear glasses
• b. philosophy is dangerous
• c. can't you understand that withoutjustice there will be no peace
• d. please pass the salt

What is egocentrism?

• a. Tendency to accept and defend beliefs that harmonize with one's self interest 
• b. Selfish, self-absorbed people who view their idea as superior 
• c. Braggarts or know-it-all who claims to be talented than who they are 
• d. Tendency to overrate oneself

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which of these is an argument?

• a. conditional
• b. explanation
• c. illustrations
• d. statement

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What does it mean to be a critical thinker?

• a. Do not simply accept all arguments and conclusions you are exposed to but rather have an attitude involving questioning such arguments and conclusions.
• b. Negativity and fault finding 
• c. Questions the facts and arguments given.
• d. Being a person with the ability to think differently

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A good critical thinker must have

• a. Debate skills to argue with others
• b. Cognitive skills and intellectual qualities
• c. Good communication skills
• d. Credible background

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Which of these are the common patterns of deductive reasoning?

• a. Hyphothetical Algorithm 
• b. Categorical Symbolism
• c. Argument by Elimination
• d. Argument from Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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