Critical Thinking Quiz

What is critical thinking primarily based on?

• Feelings

• Emotions

• Opinions

• Facts

Why is critical thinking important for decision-making?

• It helps make decisions based on emotions.

• It helps make well-thought-out decisions using facts.

• It encourages following peer pressure.

• It allows decisions to be made quickly without thought.

Which part of the brain is associated with critical thinking?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Occipital lobe

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

What is a key characteristic of a critical thinker?

• Avoiding questions

• Ignoring other viewpoints

• Being open-minded

• Being defensive

What should critical thinkers do when they receive new information?

• Research and verify it

• Share it immediately

• Accept it without question

• Ignore it

How does critical thinking help with peer pressure?

• It prevents making any decisions.

• It encourages doing what others do.

• It helps people say no and make their own decisions.

• It makes it easier to follow the group.

What is the first step in the critical thinking process?

• Making a decision

• Identifying the problem or situation

• Gathering information

• Analyzing information

What is misinformation?

• Information that is always true

• Information from reliable sources

• Information presented as fact but is not true

• Accurate information