Critical Thinking Pre-test

Read this questions and choose the type of question it represents: Can you explain how you solved that problem?

• Open ended

• Close ended

Guillermo jumps the line in the school cafeteria, saying, “I hope you don’t mind, I’m hungry”. You say, "No, it’s all right" (even though you are hungry too). Which communication style is this?

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive

True or False: Each person has only one learning style.

• True

• False

One benefit of social media on teens is that

• It helps them stay informed about current events.

• It assists them in getting jobs.

• It keeps them current with trends in technology.

• All of the above.

• None of the above.

True or False: Things you post today can be searched and found later in life by universities and future employers. 

• True

• False

True or False: Habits and routines are the same thing.

• True

• False

Which of the following are considered stressors?

• your parents' divorce

• homework

• failing an exam

• fighting with your friend

• all of the above

Someone who is pessimistic likely has a

• fixed mindset.

• growth mindset.

Which is NOT a pillar of health?

• nutrition

• sleep

• laughter

• exercise

True or False: Research shows that people who practice gratitude consistently report to be happier and more optimistic than those without a regular gratitude practice.

• True

• False