ATI Critical Thinking Study Guide
Self-regulation to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own thinking processes as
appropriate.
Interpretation questions: -Comprehend the information
-Explain the meaning of a statement
Interpretation question 1: Correct: A
A company's policy states that employees may take b is incorrect because it some may not want to
two weeks vacation after they have reached their c is incorrect because they may worked longer than 7
seventh anniversary with the company. This means d is incorrect because they may want to
that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven
years before they may take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least
7 years take two weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have
worked for the company for 7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working
for the company7 years.
interpretation question 2: correct answer is d.
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
break. Which statement provides the best b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
interpretation? c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break.
Analysis questions are looking for - anaylaze the pattern, sequence or relationship within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
Analysis question 1: Consider the following to Correct answer is b.
determine which is the same as roses are red. a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
a. tree trunks are brown c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
b. carnations are white d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet pattern is every 3rd letter and
the logical match? If B3E2H1, then: numbers decrease by 1.
a. A9D8G7 b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4
Evaluation questions are asking for you to: -Asses the credibility of the information source.
-prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several options
-identify possible bias.
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Evaluation question 1: You are given a prescription for d is the correct answer
a new drug to treat a long-standing health problem. a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
How can you best determine the side effects that may b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side effects
be produced by this drug? c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone else
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in
question.
Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists D is the correct answer.
argue that global warming is occurring. They cite a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been
evidence regarding an upward trend in nighttime proven
temps throughout the USA. However, I know that b/c-only Midwest is considered
winters in the Midwest have been colder than normal
over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming
is not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians
conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest
winters and global warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold
winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global
warming and the Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about
nighttime warming trends.
Inference questions are looking for: -draw accurate conclusions based on the data
-differentiate between conclusions that are logical and those are probable or
possible
Inference question 1: A boy and girl are students. The c is the correct response.
night before every test, they both study and eat pizza. a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the
Which statement is true? next day
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza. b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day. the next day
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day. d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a is a test the next day
test the next day
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Inference question 2: A woman concludes, "it is d is the correct answer.
Saturday; therefore, children will be watching a is incorrect because other shows are available
cartoons on the television." Which of the following b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch it
statements best describe the conclusion of the c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
woman?
a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for
children to watch on Saturday.
b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television
because it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to
watch on Saturday.
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than
watch television.
Explanation questions are looking for what from you - justify reasoning or conclusion in terms of context and evidnce
-draw conclustions
-make a decision based on facts
explanation question 1: A teacher believes strongly B is the correct answer.
that students should not receive extra credit for a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
written assignments, regardless of how well they are c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
written. However, she gave extra credit to a student d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs
who had been ill, but turned in an extraordinary
paper. How can this contradiction be best explained?
The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students
recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her
belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system
Explanation question 2: It is a hot summer day. A 6 the correct answer is c
year old child has been playing outside and riding her a - there is no information to support
bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is red and b-no information to support
she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best d-no data to support this need
explains what is happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d. needs immediate medical care
Self-regulation questions are looking for you to: -examine one views with sensitivity to the possible influence of personal bias
or self-interest.
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Self-regulation question 1: You are trying to make a the correct answer is b
decision about the best policy to implement regards a- does not show impartial judgement
sick leave for your staff. In order to make the best c-does not show impartial judgement
decision, you should: d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not company
a. implement the policy that most closely resembles
that of a nearby company
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company
and employees
c. choose the policy that costs the company the least
amount of money
d. find out which policy is favored by the majority of
employees
Self-regulation question 1: 2 students have applied for correct answer is d
selection for residency in a college dorm, but there is a is incorrect because racial bias
only one space for one student. In order for the dorm b is incorrect because students will be bias
admission to make the best choice, the counselor c is incorrect because personal bias
should:
a. choose the student with an ethnic background similar
to those already living there
b. allow students currently living there to pick
c. use past personal experience with similar students to
guide them
d. consider each applicant using the same set of
selection criteria
Six friends are seated in a restaurant across a
rectangular table. There are 3 chairs on each side.
Adam and Dorky do not have anyone sitting on their
right and Clyde and Benjamin do not have anyone
sitting on their left. Adam and Benjamin are not sitting
on the same side of the table.
If Ethan is not sitting next to Dorky, who is seated
immediately to the left of Felix?
a. Benjamin
b. Dorky
c. Adam
d. Cyde
If i go down to the pond today, the only birds I will see Correct answer is A.
are swans. What is the best assumption? b-no color is stated
a. There will be no ducks at the pond. c-does not say there will always be swans.
b. All swans are white
c. There will be swans at the pond today.
Self-regulation to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own thinking processes as
appropriate.
Interpretation questions: -Comprehend the information
-Explain the meaning of a statement
Interpretation question 1: Correct: A
A company's policy states that employees may take b is incorrect because it some may not want to
two weeks vacation after they have reached their c is incorrect because they may worked longer than 7
seventh anniversary with the company. This means d is incorrect because they may want to
that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven
years before they may take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least
7 years take two weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have
worked for the company for 7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working
for the company7 years.
interpretation question 2: correct answer is d.
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
break. Which statement provides the best b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
interpretation? c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break.
Analysis questions are looking for - anaylaze the pattern, sequence or relationship within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
Analysis question 1: Consider the following to Correct answer is b.
determine which is the same as roses are red. a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
a. tree trunks are brown c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
b. carnations are white d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet pattern is every 3rd letter and
the logical match? If B3E2H1, then: numbers decrease by 1.
a. A9D8G7 b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4
Evaluation questions are asking for you to: -Asses the credibility of the information source.
-prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several options
-identify possible bias.
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Evaluation question 1: You are given a prescription for d is the correct answer
a new drug to treat a long-standing health problem. a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
How can you best determine the side effects that may b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side effects
be produced by this drug? c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone else
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in
question.
Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists D is the correct answer.
argue that global warming is occurring. They cite a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been
evidence regarding an upward trend in nighttime proven
temps throughout the USA. However, I know that b/c-only Midwest is considered
winters in the Midwest have been colder than normal
over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming
is not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians
conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest
winters and global warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold
winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global
warming and the Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about
nighttime warming trends.
Inference questions are looking for: -draw accurate conclusions based on the data
-differentiate between conclusions that are logical and those are probable or
possible
Inference question 1: A boy and girl are students. The c is the correct response.
night before every test, they both study and eat pizza. a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the
Which statement is true? next day
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza. b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day. the next day
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day. d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a is a test the next day
test the next day
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Inference question 2: A woman concludes, "it is d is the correct answer.
Saturday; therefore, children will be watching a is incorrect because other shows are available
cartoons on the television." Which of the following b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch it
statements best describe the conclusion of the c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
woman?
a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for
children to watch on Saturday.
b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television
because it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to
watch on Saturday.
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than
watch television.
Explanation questions are looking for what from you - justify reasoning or conclusion in terms of context and evidnce
-draw conclustions
-make a decision based on facts
explanation question 1: A teacher believes strongly B is the correct answer.
that students should not receive extra credit for a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
written assignments, regardless of how well they are c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
written. However, she gave extra credit to a student d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs
who had been ill, but turned in an extraordinary
paper. How can this contradiction be best explained?
The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students
recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her
belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system
Explanation question 2: It is a hot summer day. A 6 the correct answer is c
year old child has been playing outside and riding her a - there is no information to support
bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is red and b-no information to support
she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best d-no data to support this need
explains what is happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d. needs immediate medical care
Self-regulation questions are looking for you to: -examine one views with sensitivity to the possible influence of personal bias
or self-interest.
, ATI Critical Thinking Study Guide
Self-regulation question 1: You are trying to make a the correct answer is b
decision about the best policy to implement regards a- does not show impartial judgement
sick leave for your staff. In order to make the best c-does not show impartial judgement
decision, you should: d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not company
a. implement the policy that most closely resembles
that of a nearby company
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company
and employees
c. choose the policy that costs the company the least
amount of money
d. find out which policy is favored by the majority of
employees
Self-regulation question 1: 2 students have applied for correct answer is d
selection for residency in a college dorm, but there is a is incorrect because racial bias
only one space for one student. In order for the dorm b is incorrect because students will be bias
admission to make the best choice, the counselor c is incorrect because personal bias
should:
a. choose the student with an ethnic background similar
to those already living there
b. allow students currently living there to pick
c. use past personal experience with similar students to
guide them
d. consider each applicant using the same set of
selection criteria
Six friends are seated in a restaurant across a
rectangular table. There are 3 chairs on each side.
Adam and Dorky do not have anyone sitting on their
right and Clyde and Benjamin do not have anyone
sitting on their left. Adam and Benjamin are not sitting
on the same side of the table.
If Ethan is not sitting next to Dorky, who is seated
immediately to the left of Felix?
a. Benjamin
b. Dorky
c. Adam
d. Cyde
If i go down to the pond today, the only birds I will see Correct answer is A.
are swans. What is the best assumption? b-no color is stated
a. There will be no ducks at the pond. c-does not say there will always be swans.
b. All swans are white
c. There will be swans at the pond today.
