Critical Thinking Quiz

During a class debate, Lily questions whether a widely accepted fact is true, and she asks for evidence to support it. How does this demonstrate critical thinking?

• Lily is ignoring the fact because she doesn’t believe in it.

• Lily is trying to find faults in the information instead of understanding it.

• Lily is analyzing the information and questioning assumptions to ensure the evidence supports the conclusion.

• Lily is confused and doesn’t know what to believe, so she asks for help.

Alex finds himself getting very angry during a classroom debate, which makes it hard for him to listen to his peers. How could Alex’s emotions be influencing his critical thinking, and what should he do to think more clearly?

• His anger might make him more focused, so he should continue without considering others’ arguments.

• His emotions might cloud his judgment, making it difficult to analyze opposing viewpoints, so he should take a moment to calm down and reflect.

• His anger will help him think more critically, as emotions always lead to better decision-making.

• His emotions won’t influence his thinking because critical thinking is based only on logic.

What metacognitive question could Gloria ask herself to support her perspective?

• What is my favorite color?

• What personal biases can I recognize in myself while deciding on a restaurant?

• How much money do I have?

• What time is it?

Which of the following is NOT a metacognitive question?

• What strategies can I use to solve this problem?

• How do I feel about this decision?

• What time is lunch?

• What did I learn from this experience?

Why is it important to consider different perspectives when making a decision?

• It helps to make a decision faster.

• It allows for a more informed and balanced decision.

• It makes the decision more complicated.

• It ensures everyone agrees with the decision.

What is the benefit of using thinking strategies in writing an essay?

• It makes the essay longer.

• It helps organize thoughts and improve clarity.

• It reduces the time needed to write.

• It ensures a higher grade.

Cartes wanted to start a business to help people in her community exercise more. How could Cartes apply critical thinking skills to start her exercise business?

• Cartes could ask the local gym owner questions about his business.

• Cartes could decide to develop a different business plan.

• Cartes could provide community members with a list of movie theater options.

• Cartes could assume it will be too hard and give up on his idea.

What is a key characteristic of critical thinking?

• Accepting information without questioning.

• Analyzing and evaluating evidence before forming a conclusion.

• Relying solely on personal beliefs.

• Making decisions based on emotions.

How can metacognition improve learning outcomes?

• By allowing students to memorize information faster.

• By helping students understand their own learning processes and adjust strategies accordingly.

• By encouraging students to focus only on easy tasks.

• By reducing the need for practice and repetition.

Which of the following is an example of applying critical thinking in everyday life?

• Following a routine without questioning its effectiveness.

• Evaluating the credibility of a news source before sharing an article.

• Making decisions based on peer pressure.

• Ignoring alternative solutions to a problem.