Critical Thinking : Think About It Quiz

Which critical thinking skill is based on logic and reason?

• Reflection

• Open-mindedness

• Curiosity

• Evaluation

• Information-gathering

Which of the following skills is NOT needed for critical thinking?

• Evaluation

• Open-mindedness

• Speaking

• Curiosity

What is the goal of decision-making?

• To take relatively quick action

• To expand your intuition

• To choose a course of action

• To define heuristics to use

Which critical thinking skill involves the desire to learn new things?

• Reflection

• Curiosity

• Evaluation

• Open-mindedness

• Information-gathering

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a shortcut used to make a quick decision called?

• Reason

• Heuristic

• Intuition

• Logic

What phrase best describes critical thinking?

• Using logic and reason to analyze arguments

• Evaluation of information to form a conclusion

• Using a process to solve an issue

• Identifying strong arguments in information

During critical thinking, the evaluation of information should be unbiased.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which decision-making method usually allows you to make better choices?

• Intuitive

• Emotional

• Group

• Rational

During critical thinking, the evaluation of information should use some emotions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Brian really likes cars. He has a job that is far away from where he lives. Brian is buying a new car. After looking at many different cars, he buys a low-mileage, jet-black sports car. What decision-making method did Brian most likely use?

• Intuitive

• Group

• Rational

• Emotional