WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING: REASON AND
EVIDENCE OBEJECTIVE ASSESSMENT ACTUAL
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1. Critical Thinking- ANSWER ✔the ability to think carefully about thinking
and reasoning—to criticize your own reasoning.
2. Proposition - ANSWER ✔ is a statement or proposal that expresses a
specific claim, request, or intention. It typically seeks agreement or action
from another individual or group.
3. Weak Argument - ANSWER ✔ is one that lacks sufficient evidence, logical
reasoning, or persuasive power to support its claim. It fails to provide
compelling or convincing reasons for its position, making it less effective in
influencing others or standing up to scrutiny.
4. Antecedent - ANSWER ✔ is what happens or is stated before something
else.
5. Inference - ANSWER ✔ is a logical deduction or conclusion drawn based on
available evidence, reasoning, or observations. It involves making an
educated guess or reaching a probable outcome based on the information at
hand, often extending beyond what is explicitly stated.
6. Strong Argument - ANSWER ✔ is one that presents compelling evidence,
logical reasoning, and persuasive elements to support its claim. It effectively
addresses counterarguments, provides relevant examples, and utilizes sound
logic, making it more likely to convince or persuade others.
7. Deductive Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ is a logical process where a conclusion
is derived from premises that are known or assumed to be true. It follows a
, specific pattern, such as the syllogistic form, where the conclusion is
necessarily true if the premises are true, and the logical structure is valid.
(Syllogistic form is a deductive reasoning pattern that consists of two
premises and a conclusion, following the "all A is B, and all B is C,
therefore all A is C" structure)
8. True Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ refers to the process of drawing logical
conclusions that align with objective reality or factual accuracy. It involves
logical coherence, consistency, and adherence to evidence and facts, leading
to valid and reliable conclusions.
9. Valid Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ refers to the logical structure of an argument
where the conclusion necessarily follows fallacy from the premises. It
ensures that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true,
irrespective of the actual truthfulness of the premises.
10.Strong Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ refers to the use of sound logic, compelling
evidence, and persuasive elements to support a claim or argument. It
demonstrates coherence, relevance, and logical consistency, making it more
likely to convince or persuade others.
11.Unsound - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is flawed or invalid,
lacking logical reasoning or proper evidence to support its conclusion.
12.Sound - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is strong and valid, with
logical reasoning and evidence that supports its conclusion, making it
reliable and persuasive.
13.Cogent - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is convincing and well-
supported, presenting strong reasoning and evidence that makes it highly
persuasive and likely to be true.
14.Uncogent - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is weak or unconvincing,
lacking strong reasoning or sufficient evidence to support its conclusion,
making it less reliable or persuasive.
15.Anchoring or Adjustment Bias - ANSWER ✔ refers to the tendency to rely
heavily on an initial reference point (anchor) and make subsequent
, judgements or adjustments based on that anchor, even if it may be arbitrary
or unrelated to the actual value or situation.
16.Availability Bias - ANSWER ✔ refers to the cognitive bias where
individuals tend to rely on readily available information or examples that
come to mind easily when making judgements or decisions, often
overestimating the likelihood or importance of such information while
neglecting less accessible or less memorable information.
17.Alief - ANSWER ✔ refers to a mental state where individuals hold implicit
or subconscious beliefs that may contradict their explicit or consciously held
beliefs, leading to conflicting responses or behaviors.
18.Confirmation Bias - ANSWER ✔ is the tendency to selectively seek,
interpret, or favor information that confirms or supports existing beliefs or
hypotheses, while disregarding or downplaying evidence that contradicts
them.
19.Formal Fallacy - ANSWER ✔ The word "formal" refers to the structure of
things.
20.Informal Fallacy - ANSWER ✔ Informal fallacies have a problem with their
content.
21.A formal fallacy concerns _______, but an informal fallacy concerns
_______. - ANSWER ✔ the structure of an argument
22.By definition, a formal fallacy concerns the structure of an argument and an
informal fallacy concerns the information contained in the argument's
structure.
23.A formal fallacy is a type of _______. - ANSWER ✔ Bad argument
structure
Formality is associated with structure.
24.Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an
information source? Choose 2 answers.
- Who funded it?
, - Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
- Does it support your beliefs and values?
- Is it free of bias? - ANSWER ✔ - Who funded it?
- Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
25.Which study is most likely to be corrupted by bias?
- A study by the marketing department of an oil company determining
the best use of the company's advertising dollars
- A study by a group representing organic farmers examining the health
benefits of eating organic foods
- A study by an independent research group detailing the effects of
global warming
- A study by a nonpartisan polling firm showing strong support for a
new tax levy - ANSWER ✔ - A study by a group representing organic
farmers examining the health benefits of eating organic foods
26.A person is shopping for a new suit. A suit that was originally sold for
$1,000 was on sale for $400. Believing this deal was too good to pass up, the
buyer purchased the suit, even though they had planned on only spending
$300 What cognitive bias did the buyer exhibit? - ANSWER ✔ Anchoring
and Adjusting
The buyer first becomes anchored to the original price ($1,000). Because the
suit was being sold for only $400 (adjusting)
27.You should only buy used cars because new cars are expensive and often
lose the value the moment you drive it off the lot. So, who wouldn't want to
save money. What is the conclusion of the given argument? - ANSWER ✔
You should only buy used cars
(who wouldn't want to save money) is actually not a proposition. So it is not
a part of the argument.
28.Amanda would probably be a great boss because she was born on a Tuesday.
Which descriptor best describes this? - ANSWER ✔ An inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
29.Which sentence is a simple proposition? - ANSWER ✔ WGU is an online
school.
An individual statement that can be true or false.
EVIDENCE OBEJECTIVE ASSESSMENT ACTUAL
EXAM PREP 2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Critical Thinking- ANSWER ✔the ability to think carefully about thinking
and reasoning—to criticize your own reasoning.
2. Proposition - ANSWER ✔ is a statement or proposal that expresses a
specific claim, request, or intention. It typically seeks agreement or action
from another individual or group.
3. Weak Argument - ANSWER ✔ is one that lacks sufficient evidence, logical
reasoning, or persuasive power to support its claim. It fails to provide
compelling or convincing reasons for its position, making it less effective in
influencing others or standing up to scrutiny.
4. Antecedent - ANSWER ✔ is what happens or is stated before something
else.
5. Inference - ANSWER ✔ is a logical deduction or conclusion drawn based on
available evidence, reasoning, or observations. It involves making an
educated guess or reaching a probable outcome based on the information at
hand, often extending beyond what is explicitly stated.
6. Strong Argument - ANSWER ✔ is one that presents compelling evidence,
logical reasoning, and persuasive elements to support its claim. It effectively
addresses counterarguments, provides relevant examples, and utilizes sound
logic, making it more likely to convince or persuade others.
7. Deductive Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ is a logical process where a conclusion
is derived from premises that are known or assumed to be true. It follows a
, specific pattern, such as the syllogistic form, where the conclusion is
necessarily true if the premises are true, and the logical structure is valid.
(Syllogistic form is a deductive reasoning pattern that consists of two
premises and a conclusion, following the "all A is B, and all B is C,
therefore all A is C" structure)
8. True Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ refers to the process of drawing logical
conclusions that align with objective reality or factual accuracy. It involves
logical coherence, consistency, and adherence to evidence and facts, leading
to valid and reliable conclusions.
9. Valid Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ refers to the logical structure of an argument
where the conclusion necessarily follows fallacy from the premises. It
ensures that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true,
irrespective of the actual truthfulness of the premises.
10.Strong Reasoning - ANSWER ✔ refers to the use of sound logic, compelling
evidence, and persuasive elements to support a claim or argument. It
demonstrates coherence, relevance, and logical consistency, making it more
likely to convince or persuade others.
11.Unsound - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is flawed or invalid,
lacking logical reasoning or proper evidence to support its conclusion.
12.Sound - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is strong and valid, with
logical reasoning and evidence that supports its conclusion, making it
reliable and persuasive.
13.Cogent - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is convincing and well-
supported, presenting strong reasoning and evidence that makes it highly
persuasive and likely to be true.
14.Uncogent - ANSWER ✔ refers to an argument that is weak or unconvincing,
lacking strong reasoning or sufficient evidence to support its conclusion,
making it less reliable or persuasive.
15.Anchoring or Adjustment Bias - ANSWER ✔ refers to the tendency to rely
heavily on an initial reference point (anchor) and make subsequent
, judgements or adjustments based on that anchor, even if it may be arbitrary
or unrelated to the actual value or situation.
16.Availability Bias - ANSWER ✔ refers to the cognitive bias where
individuals tend to rely on readily available information or examples that
come to mind easily when making judgements or decisions, often
overestimating the likelihood or importance of such information while
neglecting less accessible or less memorable information.
17.Alief - ANSWER ✔ refers to a mental state where individuals hold implicit
or subconscious beliefs that may contradict their explicit or consciously held
beliefs, leading to conflicting responses or behaviors.
18.Confirmation Bias - ANSWER ✔ is the tendency to selectively seek,
interpret, or favor information that confirms or supports existing beliefs or
hypotheses, while disregarding or downplaying evidence that contradicts
them.
19.Formal Fallacy - ANSWER ✔ The word "formal" refers to the structure of
things.
20.Informal Fallacy - ANSWER ✔ Informal fallacies have a problem with their
content.
21.A formal fallacy concerns _______, but an informal fallacy concerns
_______. - ANSWER ✔ the structure of an argument
22.By definition, a formal fallacy concerns the structure of an argument and an
informal fallacy concerns the information contained in the argument's
structure.
23.A formal fallacy is a type of _______. - ANSWER ✔ Bad argument
structure
Formality is associated with structure.
24.Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an
information source? Choose 2 answers.
- Who funded it?
, - Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
- Does it support your beliefs and values?
- Is it free of bias? - ANSWER ✔ - Who funded it?
- Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
25.Which study is most likely to be corrupted by bias?
- A study by the marketing department of an oil company determining
the best use of the company's advertising dollars
- A study by a group representing organic farmers examining the health
benefits of eating organic foods
- A study by an independent research group detailing the effects of
global warming
- A study by a nonpartisan polling firm showing strong support for a
new tax levy - ANSWER ✔ - A study by a group representing organic
farmers examining the health benefits of eating organic foods
26.A person is shopping for a new suit. A suit that was originally sold for
$1,000 was on sale for $400. Believing this deal was too good to pass up, the
buyer purchased the suit, even though they had planned on only spending
$300 What cognitive bias did the buyer exhibit? - ANSWER ✔ Anchoring
and Adjusting
The buyer first becomes anchored to the original price ($1,000). Because the
suit was being sold for only $400 (adjusting)
27.You should only buy used cars because new cars are expensive and often
lose the value the moment you drive it off the lot. So, who wouldn't want to
save money. What is the conclusion of the given argument? - ANSWER ✔
You should only buy used cars
(who wouldn't want to save money) is actually not a proposition. So it is not
a part of the argument.
28.Amanda would probably be a great boss because she was born on a Tuesday.
Which descriptor best describes this? - ANSWER ✔ An inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
29.Which sentence is a simple proposition? - ANSWER ✔ WGU is an online
school.
An individual statement that can be true or false.
