MCQs on Critical Thinking

What is the first step in critical thinking?

• Making assumptions

• Evaluating evidence

• Identifying the problem

• Jumping to conclusions

Which of the following is a key skill in critical thinking?

• Memorizing facts

• Blindly following rules

• Analyzing arguments

• Avoiding questions

A critical thinker always seeks to:

• Agree with the majority

• Win every argument

• Understand all perspectives

• Ignore facts

Which of the following is an example of a critical thinking question?

• What time is it?

• What’s your favorite color?

• Why do you think that solution will work?

• How old are you?

When critically thinking, it is important to:

• Accept everything you hear

• Ask questions

• Avoid new ideas

• Focus only on feelings

Which of the following best demonstrates critical thinking?

• Repeating what others say

• Evaluating information before forming a judgment

• Guessing an answer

• Accepting opinions as facts

What does it mean to evaluate evidence?

• Memorizing facts

• Ignoring data

• Judging the reliability of information

• Listening to only one side

Which statement shows bias?

• "I think dogs are better than cats because I have a dog."

• "Both sides have strong points."

• "Let’s research the topic before deciding."

• "The results depend on the situation."

What is a logical fallacy?

• A correct assumption

• A true fact

• An error in reasoning

• A creative idea

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a critical thinker?

• Open-mindedness

• Curiosity

• Impulsiveness

• Skepticism