Question 1

A person who thinks critically will likely be easily persuaded to believe unrealistic things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This book's companion website is nearly done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?

Accepted Answer

A)   our emotions
B)   our lack of knowledge
C)   laziness
D)   all of the above D

Question 4

In a good argument, the premises are usually:

Accepted Answer

A)   TRUE
B)   relevant to the conclusion
C)   sufficient to support the conclusion
D)   all of the above

Question 5

Thinking critically has to do with having reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?

Accepted Answer

A)   our emotions
B)   our lack of knowledge
C)   laziness
D)   all of the above

Question 7

A person is skeptical when he/she blindly accept the truth of a claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Critical thinking is just common sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Evaluation is the process of placing value on something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Critical thinking may influence what you believe, but it doesn't really affect what you do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Critical thinking usually involves patience and perseverance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which if the following is not true of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is always passive
B)   It is always adversarial
C)   It is always negative
D)   all of the above D

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A person who thinks critically will likely be easily persuaded to believe unrealistic things.

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This book's companion website is nearly done.

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Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?

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In a good argument, the premises are usually:

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Thinking critically has to do with having reasons.

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True

Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?

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A person is skeptical when he/she blindly accept the truth of a claim.

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Critical thinking is just common sense.

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Evaluation is the process of placing value on something.

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Critical thinking may influence what you believe, but it doesn't really affect what you do.

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Critical thinking usually involves patience and perseverance.

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Which if the following is not true of critical thinking?

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D

Exam 1: Critical Thinking

A person who thinks critically will likely be easily persuaded to believe unrealistic things.

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This book's companion website is nearly done.

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Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?

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In a good argument, the premises are usually:

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Thinking critically has to do with having reasons.

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Of the following, which often prevent us from thinking critically?

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A person is skeptical when he/she blindly accept the truth of a claim.

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Critical thinking is just common sense.

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Evaluation is the process of placing value on something.

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Critical thinking may influence what you believe, but it doesn't really affect what you do.

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Critical thinking usually involves patience and perseverance.

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Which if the following is not true of critical thinking?

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True

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