Critical Thinking

When something is implied in an argument, but not explicitly stated we say there is which of the following?

• A. Hidden premise

• B. Irrational argument

• C. Valid argument

• D. Complex argument

Issues and concerns like “what do I really care about,” “what do I think now about all the religious and patriotic things I was taught as a child,” and “what do I hope to achieve in my life” fall into which of the following domains?

• A.  Vocational

• B.  Academic

• C.  Social

• D.  Spiritual

Why is it important for critical thinkers to approach exaggerated claims with skepticism?

• A. To encourage blind trust in all sources

• B. To prevent being misled by unfounded statements

• C. To readily accept all assertions at face value

• D. To enhance the persuasiveness of arguments

What is one of the main purposes of using alliteration in poetry and literature?

• A. To confuse readers.

• B. To disrupt the flow of writing.

• C. To create rhythm and enhance the aesthetic quality.

• D. To convey literal meanings only.

What is reasoning that is comprehensive on the foundation of logic or fact?

• A. Inductive reasoning

• B. Valid argument

• C. Reasoning

• D. Deductive reasoning

One technique for problem solving is to imagine what the solution to a problem would look like.  This is known as:

• A. Propaganda

• B. Visualization

• C. Valid

• D. The undistributed middle

What is assumed by the concept of objectivity?

• A. No facts are true independent of personal beliefs and viewpoints.

• B. Certain viewpoints should always be considered true.

• C. The truth of facts changes based on individual beliefs.

• D. Certain facts are true regardless of the viewpoint or beliefs of different individuals.

How can misunderstanding or misusing terms affect the strength of an argument in critical thinking?

• A. Strengthen the argument by adding diversity

• B. Enhance the clarity of the argument

• C. Lead to fallacies, weakening the overall argument

• D. Have no impact on the argument's validity

Which is NOT a sound argument? 

• A. Sabrina wanted to be a better figure skater, so she took extra lessons and practiced every day. Her skating improved so much that she entered a competition.

• B. Yesterday, a black cat ran in front of me, and later, I lost my wallet. If I don't see that black cat today, I won't have any bad luck.

• C. We had a storm last night with hurricane-strength winds, and many trees were downed. There was a citywide power outage.

• D. On a clear day, I can see the top of Murphy Monument from my house. If it's clear tomorrow, I'll be able to see the monument.

Which individual exhibits a weak disposition toward critical thinking?

• A.  a person who prefers jobs in which he is permitted to think through problems and make decisions

• B.  a person who holds stubbornly to their preconceptions even when the facts show otherwise

• C.  a person who gives his or her best while trying to solve difficult problems he encounters at work

• D.  a person who takes the initiative to anticipate potential workplace problems