Critical Thinking Quiz

What is critical thinking primarily concerned with?

• Adequate support for beliefs

• Following popular opinion

• Emotional responses

• Random decision making

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?

• Making judgments

• Evaluating arguments

• Accepting information at face value

• Reasoning

What is a crucial part of critical thinking?

• Ignoring opposing views

• Relying on intuition

• Identifying, constructing, and evaluating arguments

• Memorizing facts

What does a 'premise' refer to in an argument?

• An unrelated statement

• The conclusion drawn

• A supporting statement

• A rhetorical question

What is a non-argument?

• An argument with missing elements

• A logical conclusion

• A well-structured argument

• A persuasive speech

Why is critical thinking important?

• It helps in personal and professional development

• It allows for blind acceptance of ideas

• It promotes emotional decision making

• It discourages questioning

Which of the following is a barrier to critical thinking?

• Analytical skills

• Bias

• Logical reasoning

• Open-mindedness

What should you contemplate when building an argument?

• How to confuse the audience

• How to make it longer

• How to avoid evidence

• How to arrange your points

What is the role of indicators in critical thinking?

• To distract from the main argument

• To provide entertainment

• To identify premises and conclusions

• To confuse the reader

What does the term 'conclusion' refer to in an argument?

• An unrelated fact

• The final statement supported by premises

• A question posed

• The initial statement