What is the best definition of a target audience?

The group of people an advertisement is designed to attract.

The people who randomly see an advertisement.

A short, catchy phrase that represents a company.

The celebrities or characters that appear in an advertisement.

How does understanding a target audience help advertisers create more effective messages?

It helps them appeal to an audience most likely to be attracted to the product.

It allows advertisers to make ads that appeal to everyone.

It ensures that all ads look and sound the same, making them easier to recognize.

It helps companies create ads without thinking about who will see them.

What does it mean to ‘determine the scope’ of a problem?

Think about how big the problem is and who or what is affected.

Look for the cause of the problem before choosing a solution.

Pick the first solution that seems like it might work.

Ask for advice prior to making a decision.

How would you describe the last step in the 6-step problem solving method?

Review the results to see if the solution worked.

Consider what might happen before making a decision.

Recognize the issue that needs a solution.

Pick the most effective option.

Why is it important to use both quantitative and qualitative data when understanding a problem like the Ever Given incident?

Quantitative data offers measurable facts, and qualitative data provides context.

Quantitative data shows how many people were affected, while qualitative data explains why the ship got stuck.

Quantitative data provides emotional perspectives, and qualitative data gives exact numbers.

Both types of data only measure the financial cost of the problem.

A neighborhood has been experiencing delays in trash collection. Garbage pickup has been running late for three weeks, and 80% of residents reported overflowing trash bins in the street. What evidence supports your choice for part A?

D. A group of people in the town are impacted, making it a community issue.

A. A few people have overflowing trash bins.

B. Trash collection delays have impacted people around the world.

C. The state government is involved, so this must be a large problem.

What evidence supports your answer choice for part A?

Sarah felt angry and frustrated, leading her to ignore the feedback.

Sarah showed strong excitement after seeing her grade.

Sarah threw her paper away immediately after receiving it.

What are the consequences of reacting based on emotions versus logic?

Emotional reactions might cause unintended problems, while logical reactions often lead to effective solutions.

Emotional consequences are always negative, and logical consequences are always positive.

Emotional reactions always lead to effective solutions, while logical reactions always lead to negative solutions.

Logical reactions take more time and rarely provide better solutions than emotional ones.

Why is it important to recognize and evaluate our reactions when facing a problem?

Recognizing emotions helps us respond thoughtfully rather than impulsively.

Because emotions always lead to the best decision without needing logic.

Emotions always lead to negative decisions and should be avoided.

Emotions never influence our choices in meaningful ways.

How do you know if you have enough information to solve a problem?

When you have gathered and evaluated multiple reliable sources

When time is limited and you need to act quickly without full details

When you find one source that provides some information on the topic

When someone with authority instructs you to move forward with a decision

A school wants to add more after-school programs but has only looked at available classroom space. What critical piece of information is missing?

The number of students interested in the programs

The colors of the classroom walls

The history of the school’s sports teams

The type of chairs available in each room

A company is designing a new smartphone but has only researched the cost of materials. What additional information should they gather before making a decision?

The most popular smartphone features among customers

The average weight of all smartphones ever made

The number of phone cases available in stores

The number of employees who own a smartphone

How do stakeholders’ different viewpoints affect problem solving?

Different backgrounds, needs, and interests shape their perspectives.

Stakeholders always agree because they have the same goals.

People do not have personal opinions about important issues.

Stakeholders only care about their own opinions and never consider others.

Ethan enjoys participating in multiple extracurricular activities, including soccer, band, and the school newspaper. Lately, he's been feeling overwhelmed and his grades are slipping. Ethan realizes he may need to adjust his commitments. Which of the following strategies best demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking about Ethan’s situation?

Making a list of his activities and deciding which ones to prioritize

Talking to a teacher for advice on managing his time

Ignoring the problem and hoping his grades improve on their own

Dropping all extracurricular activities to focus solely on school

Blaming his friends for distracting him during study time

Why is it challenging for some innovations to be accepted by others?

People may not fully understand how the new idea works or why it's better.

Innovations are usually kept secret from the public for a long time.

New inventions are always more expensive than older options.

Most people only support ideas that are created by scientists.

What is a possible negative impact of over-relying on AI tools?

People might lose their ability to think critically.

People might learn new creative strategies.

People might find better ways to solve problems.

People might double-check facts more carefully.

Which of the following is a positive way AI tools can support critical thinking?

Helping organize information for deeper analysis

Automatically giving answers without explanation

Replacing the need for humans to make decisions

Making people stop questioning results

Julian typed: “Where should I go on vacation?” The AI responded: “There are many places in the world you could visit.” What is the best revision of this prompt to help the AI give a more helpful answer?

What are three family vacation spots in Florida near the beach under $200 per night?

What are vacation places I could try someday?

Where can I go that’s fun for kids and adults too?

Tell me about different travel locations around the world.

Layla typed: “What movies should I watch?” The AI replied: “Here are the top 100 movies.” Which revised prompt uses better critical thinking?

List three action movies for kids under age 12 rated PG.

What are some good movies that I might like to see?

Tell me the best movie of all time to watch.

PRACTICE FOR ART OF THINKING EXAMS FINALS Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is most likely to influence public behavior?

A middle school science textbook

A breaking news story on television

A personal conversation with a close

A billboard advertising a new product

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following is NOT likely to influence one’s perception of media?

The way information is interpreted in a news story

The source of information

The prior knowledge or opinions of the audience

The type of paper used to print a newspaper

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Bias occurs when .

Information prefers or favors one side of a story.

All sides of a story are presented equally.

Only correct information is shared.

People look for the truth in every situation.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some steps you can take to fact-check information?

Look for sources that have lots of shares and views.

Check if the claims are supported by experts.

Share the information immediately if it looks interesting.

Compare the claim with information from multiple credible sources.

Assume the information is true if it’s broadcast or digital media.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How can we properly give credit to creators and avoid plagiarism?

Copy the information directly from the source and include it in your work without mentioning where it came from.

Add a random book or website to your bibliography, even if you didn’t use it in your work, to make it look complete.

Use a website’s content word-for-word because it’s available for free and doesn’t need permission.

Rewrite the information in your own words and add a citation that includes the author, title, and source.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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If a board game ad shows a group of friends happily playing together and says, “Join the fun—everyone’s playing it,” which technique is being used?

Bandwagon technique

Testimonial technique

Emotional appeal

Repetition

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which persuasive technique is being used in the following example?
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Anthony is at the grocery store with his mom. He wants to pick a cereal for
breakfast. He sees a colorful box of cereal featuring his favorite celebrity on the
front, smiling and holding the cereal. The ad on the box says, “Start your day
like a star!”
He also notices a cereal box featuring the grocery store’s logo on a lower shelf.

A. Bandwagon

B. Endorsement

C. Informed Choice

D. Scarcity

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Anthony is at the grocery store with his mom. He wants to pick a cereal for breakfast. He sees a colorful box of cereal featuring his favorite celebrity on the front, smiling and holding the cereal. The ad on the box says, “Start your day like a star!” He also notices a cereal box featuring the grocery store’s logo on a lower shelf.

Compare the prices of both cereals.

Choose the cereal with the celebrity.

Check what everyone else is doing.

Compare the slogan and the logo.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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An ad for "CleanWave Vacuum" claims, "Using CleanWave is just like hiring a professional cleaning service for your home!" This ad uses the __________ fallacy.

red herring

false equivalence

appeal to emotion

Answer explanation

The ad compares using a CleanWave Vacuum to hiring a professional cleaning service, which is an unfair or exaggerated comparison. It creates a false equivalence between two things that are not truly equal in effectiveness or service.
It's not a red herring because it doesn't distract from the topic.

It's not an appeal to emotion because it doesn’t try to stir feelings—it focuses on comparison.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following advertisements represents a red herring fallacy?

An ad for dish soap shows a mountain lake reflected on clean dishes and says, "Experience nature's beauty," without mentioning how well it cleans.

An ad for pillows shows a child sleeping peacefully and says, "Give your loved ones the comfort they deserve."

An ad for water bottles claims they are "as refreshing as a cool mountain stream," even though they are regular plastic bottles.

An ad for a phone charger says, "Charges your phone in under 30 minutes," with detailed specifications.

Answer explanation

Explanation:

This is a red herring fallacy because it distracts the audience with unrelated imagery (nature's beauty) instead of focusing on the product’s actual effectiveness (how well it cleans dishes). It shifts attention away from the main issue.

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PRACTICE FOR ART OF THINKING EXAMS FINALS

32 questions

Which of the following is most likely to influence public behavior?

Which of the following is NOT likely to influence one’s perception of media?

Bias occurs when .

What are some steps you can take to fact-check information?

How can we properly give credit to creators and avoid plagiarism?

If a board game ad shows a group of friends happily playing together and says, “Join the fun—everyone’s playing it,” which technique is being used?

An ad for "CleanWave Vacuum" claims, "Using CleanWave is just like hiring a professional cleaning service for your home!" This ad uses the __________ fallacy.

Which of the following advertisements represents a red herring fallacy?

Explanation:

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