Critical Thinking and Emotional Decision-Making Quiz

Giavanna accidentally dropped her mom's favorite vase and caused it to break. Giavanna panicked and became worried about getting in trouble with her mom. Giavanna has an _______ approach because she uses _______ to make her decision. Which of the following best completes the sentence?

• logical thinking and facts

• convergent thinking and facts

• convergent thinking and plans

• logical thinking and feelings

• emotional thinking and feelings

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Liam is participating in a class debate. He feels offended by a classmate's comment and stops listening to the rest of the debate. What factor is most likely affecting Liam's ability to think critically?

• His emotions are helping him analyze the situation more fairly

• He has already gathered all the evidence he needs

• His emotions are affecting his ability to consider all viewpoints

• He is using multiple unbiased sources of information

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

During a group project on environmental issues, Marcus reads an article saying that all plastic is harmful and should be banned immediately. Instead of agreeing right away, he checks multiple sources, considers the pros and cons, and asks questions about the reliability of the claim. Which action best shows Marcus is using critical thinking?

• He avoids giving his opinion so others can decide.

• He questions the claim and weighs different viewpoints.

• He shares the article without checking if it's accurate.

• He agrees with the article because it sounds convincing.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which statement best defines the concept of metacognition?

• Learning new information for the first time

• Memorizing facts for a class test without reflecting on them

• Thinking about and being aware of your own thinking processes

• Solving a hard question and not considering any strategies

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.10

Skylar's friends want to eat at a new restaurant that serves dishes from a country she has never visited or learned much about. Skylar refuses to go, saying she doesn't think she would like the food. What is one possible challenge of Skylar's decision?

• She saves time by eating familiar food at home instead.

• She gains comfort by sticking to familiar meals every time.

• She might waste money on a meal she doesn't enjoy.

• She misses out on learning about new cultures and flavors.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Mia is choosing a science project. She reads a description about each project and checks the materials needed before making a decision. What type of thinking is Mia demonstrating when choosing her science project?

• Emotional thinking, because she felt excited about one project.

• Logical thinking, because she based her decision on facts.

• Emotional thinking, because she asked her friends for advice.

• Logical thinking, because she chose the hardest project.

Which of the following is a metacognitive question Leo might consider before writing his essay?

• What strategies can I use to approach this essay?

• I wonder what grade my teacher will give me?

• How many paragraphs do I have to include?

• Will my mom buy me an ice cream if I get a good grade on the essay?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which statement provides evidence to support the answer for part A?

• Leo is thinking about his teacher, and what his teacher will do to grade his essay.

• Leo is thinking about the guidelines for the essay.

• Leo is thinking about how his mom might respond, and how she might feel about his grade.

• Leo is thinking about how he can use thinking strategies to write the essay.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Mia's experience show about critical thinking?

• It can be developed with practice and reflection.

• It is a skill some people have naturally.

• It is a skill that only works for school subjects.

• It is a skill that happens without any effort.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why might being open-minded sometimes be challenging?

• It can make you feel more certain about your opinions.

• It helps you ignore what others say.

• It can require extra time to consider different perspectives.

• It means you don't have your own ideas.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3