MC4 QUIZ 1

What is the literal meaning of the word "philosophy"?

• Love of knowledge

• Love of wisdom

• Study of Reality

• Search for truth

Which philosopher first used the term "philosopher"?

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

What is NOT a major area of philosophy?

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Psychology

Philosophy primarily deals with:

• Specific subject matters

• Issues that are universal in nature

• Religious beliefs

• The study of numbers

According to Socrates, wisdom consists of:

• Technical skills and expertise

• A critical habit and eternal vigilance about all things

• Memorizing philosophical theories

• Avoiding questioning common beliefs

The constructive side of philosophy focuses on:

• Critique all answers given to philosophical questions

• Developing rationally defensible answers

• Avoiding analysis and comparison

• Following traditional beliefs without questioning

Why is logic important in medical sciences?

• It eliminates the need for medical research

• It helps make sound, evidence-based decisions

• It allows doctors to work without using reasoning

• It reduces the role of science in medicine

Critical thinking helps medical professionals by:

• Allowing them to diagnose based on intuition alone

• Encouraging them to jump to conclusions

• Assessing information objectively and reducing errors

• Ignoring test results in favor of gut feelings

What is an example of differentiating between similar conditions?

• Relying on one symptom to diagnose a disease

• Using logical analysis to distinguish overlapping symptoms

• Ignoring new medical research

• Assuming all patients have the same condition

What is an intellectual standard in medical decision-making?

• Guesswork

• Emotional reasoning

• Clarity and accuracy

• Bias and favoritism