Phil 347 Week 3 Checkpoint Quiz (100% Correct)

Phil 347 Week 3 Checkpoint Quiz (100% Correct) According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed critical thinkers toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of cognitive development? Your Answer: The stronger more developed thinkers are considered to have more experience and are more trusted when it comes to authority, this shows more maturity. Whereas an individual that is in their early stages of cognitive development. Strong critical thinkers cultivate a healthy sense of skepticism. They do not trust the word of authority figures in the same uncritical way that those in the early stages of their cognitive development might. Nor are strong critical thinkers satisfied merely to collect information, even though it is important to be well informed. Briefly, in your own words, state how the text defines “expert.” Your Answer: In my definition of an expert is someone who is very skilled, have experienced and has much knowledge in their field of studies an expert in which whom one can study, learn from, and trust to make justly or wise decisions. When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example, “the health risks of vaping have been underestimated”), what three options does a critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim? Your Answer: 1) evaluate the credibility or source of the claim 2) examine the claim itself and its plausibility to make sure there are no possible ulterior motives or 3) investigate the claim independently.