WGU C168 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
The elements of reasoning are also known as the
Parts of thinking & Fundamental structures of thought.
The Mind Drawing Conclusions on the Basis of Reasons defines which process
Inferring & Reasoning
Which elements of reasoning are operative when we think through a problem?
All 8 Elements
What is the term for the goal or desired outcome of our reasoning?
Purpose
Which of the following is something we take for granted as true in our reasoning?
Assumption
What is said to follow from our reasoning?
Implications
Theories are examples of:
Concepts
In reasoning, we make __________ based on ___________.
Inferences/Assumptions
Distinctions between the elements of reasoning are_______ not ________.
Relative/Absolute
Which of the following statements is correct?
a) Intellectual traits must be applied to the elements of critical thinking to use the standards
effectively.
, b) Intellectual traits must be applied to the standards of critical thinking to use the elements.
Correctc) The standards of critical thinking must be applied to the elements as the critical
thinker learns to develop intellectual traits.
d) The elements of critical thinking must be applied to the standards as the critical thinker learns
to develop intellectual traits.
Which of the following best describes activated ignorance?
Mentally taking in and actively using false information
In some cases, the conclusions we draw are based on assumptions that operate at a(n)
________ level.
Unconscious
What are the three kinds of implications that may be involved in any situation?
Possible, probable, necessary
Thinking that is easily understood reflects which of the intellectual standards?
Clarity
Reasoning that is specific, exact and sufficiently detailed is said to be:
Precice
Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking?
**a) thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
b) thinking about critical theory
c) critiquing others' arguments
d) playing "devil's advocate"
Critical thinking involves_______ one's own thinking.
analyzing, evaluating, and improving
Which of the following is not a bad habit of thought?
reasoning from assumptions that are not one's own
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
The elements of reasoning are also known as the
Parts of thinking & Fundamental structures of thought.
The Mind Drawing Conclusions on the Basis of Reasons defines which process
Inferring & Reasoning
Which elements of reasoning are operative when we think through a problem?
All 8 Elements
What is the term for the goal or desired outcome of our reasoning?
Purpose
Which of the following is something we take for granted as true in our reasoning?
Assumption
What is said to follow from our reasoning?
Implications
Theories are examples of:
Concepts
In reasoning, we make __________ based on ___________.
Inferences/Assumptions
Distinctions between the elements of reasoning are_______ not ________.
Relative/Absolute
Which of the following statements is correct?
a) Intellectual traits must be applied to the elements of critical thinking to use the standards
effectively.
, b) Intellectual traits must be applied to the standards of critical thinking to use the elements.
Correctc) The standards of critical thinking must be applied to the elements as the critical
thinker learns to develop intellectual traits.
d) The elements of critical thinking must be applied to the standards as the critical thinker learns
to develop intellectual traits.
Which of the following best describes activated ignorance?
Mentally taking in and actively using false information
In some cases, the conclusions we draw are based on assumptions that operate at a(n)
________ level.
Unconscious
What are the three kinds of implications that may be involved in any situation?
Possible, probable, necessary
Thinking that is easily understood reflects which of the intellectual standards?
Clarity
Reasoning that is specific, exact and sufficiently detailed is said to be:
Precice
Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking?
**a) thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
b) thinking about critical theory
c) critiquing others' arguments
d) playing "devil's advocate"
Critical thinking involves_______ one's own thinking.
analyzing, evaluating, and improving
Which of the following is not a bad habit of thought?
reasoning from assumptions that are not one's own
