Decoding the Truth - Chapter 5 - Critical thinking

According to the text, what did President Reagan mean by 'Trust, but verify'?

• He believed that people should trust others without any verification

• He believed that people should never trust others and never verify their claims

• He believed that people should verify everything without any trust

• He believed that people should trust others but also verify their claims

What is the main difference between critical thinkers and unreflective thinkers?

• Critical thinkers are cautious and suspicious, while unreflective thinkers are naive and gullible

• Critical thinkers require verification, while unreflective thinkers accept statements without any questions

• Critical thinkers automatically reject what others say, while unreflective thinkers accept everything at face value

• Critical thinkers research and evaluate options, while unreflective thinkers judge messengers based on limited information

What are the three factors that establish the credibility of messengers?

• Expertise, integrity, and approachability

• Trustworthiness, reliability, and sincerity

• Knowledge, honesty, and relatability

• Competence, character, and connection

What differentiates credible messengers from non-credible messengers?

• Credible messengers are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and relatable, while non-credible messengers are not

• Credible messengers always tell the truth, while non-credible messengers always lie

• Credible messengers are experts in their fields, while non-credible messengers are not

• Credible messengers have high character, while non-credible messengers have low character

What are the three characteristics of a credible messenger?

• Competence, character, and connection

• Trustworthiness, reliability, and sincerity

• Expertise, integrity, and approachability

• Knowledge, honesty, and relatability

What are the defining characteristics of quasi-credible messengers?

• They can be credible or non-credible depending on the situation

• They are experts in their fields, but lack integrity

• They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and relatable

• They have high character, but lack competence

According to the text, what is a common characteristic of non-credible messengers?

• They manipulate people for their own selfish purposes

• They are unbiased and fair in their assessments

• They are relatable and approachable

• They are subject matter experts in their fields

What did Senator Stevens prioritize when making his decision on the Petroleum Production Bill?

• Protecting the environment and future generations

• Supporting the petroleum industry for economic growth

• Listening to the opinions of his voters

• Securing funding for his re-election campaign

What was the credibility fingerprint of Senator Stevens?

• Cannot be determined

• Credible

• Quasi-credible

• Non-credible

What is the main difference between credible and non-credible messengers?

• Credible messengers have high character, while non-credible messengers have low character

• Credible messengers always tell the truth, while non-credible messengers always lie

• Credible messengers are knowledgeable and trustworthy, while non-credible messengers are not

• Credible messengers are experts in their fields, while non-credible messengers are not