#1
Which of the following is NOT a stage in problem-solving?
Evaluating the plan
ExplanationEvaluating the plan is part of problem-solving stages.
#2
What does the term 'metacognition' refer to?
Thinking about thinking
ExplanationMetacognition involves reflecting on one's thought processes.
#3
What is the main goal of critical thinking?
To evaluate information and make reasoned judgments
ExplanationCritical thinking aims to assess information for logical validity.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of problem-solving?
Perception
ExplanationPerception is not a direct component of problem-solving.
#5
Which of the following best describes the process of critical thinking?
Evaluating information and making reasoned judgments
ExplanationCritical thinking involves assessing information to form logical conclusions.
#6
Which of the following statements best describes deductive reasoning?
Starting with a general premise and drawing specific conclusions
ExplanationDeductive reasoning begins with general principles to reach specific conclusions.
#7
Which of the following is a key characteristic of critical thinking?
Evaluating evidence and arguments
ExplanationCritical thinking involves scrutinizing evidence and arguments for validity.
#8
Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
All mammals are warm-blooded. A dog is a mammal. Therefore, a dog is warm-blooded.
ExplanationDeductive reasoning derives specific conclusions from general premises.
#9
Which cognitive bias involves giving greater importance to the first information received when making decisions?
Anchoring bias
ExplanationAnchoring bias involves fixating on initial information.
#10
Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?
Every time you eat peanuts, you get a stomach ache. Therefore, peanuts cause stomach aches.
ExplanationInductive reasoning generalizes from specific instances to form a conclusion.
#11
What is the term for a tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationConfirmation bias involves seeking evidence that supports existing beliefs.
#12
What is the term for the phenomenon where people overestimate the importance of information that is readily available?
Availability heuristic
ExplanationAvailability heuristic leads to overestimation of easily recalled information.
#13
What is the primary purpose of using logic in critical thinking?
To identify and evaluate arguments
ExplanationLogic helps in discerning the validity of arguments.
#14
What is the term for the cognitive bias where individuals believe they knew an event was going to happen once the outcome is known?
Hindsight bias
ExplanationHindsight bias involves perceiving past events as more predictable than they were.
#15
What is the main purpose of argument analysis in critical thinking?
To identify the strengths and weaknesses of an argument
ExplanationArgument analysis helps assess the validity of arguments.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinkers?
Impulsivity
ExplanationCritical thinkers tend to be deliberate rather than impulsive.