Comprehensive WGU D265 Critical Thinking and Logic Q&A Bundle

Critical Thinking The ability to think carefully about thinking and reasoning/to be critical of your own reasoning. Propositions The fundamental building blocks of arguments. They are a statement that can be true or false. Simple propositions They have no internal logic structure, they are sim...

What is meant by validity or strength of an argument? Generally, Strong Arguments are ones that are convincing. And an argument is valid if the premises(if true) provide proof of the conclusion. What are the different types of inferences? - Deduction - Induction -Abduction Inference A conclu...

Principle of Charity we should choose the reconstructed argument that gives the benefit of the doubt to the person presenting the argument confirmation bias a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence Alief An automatic ...

Confirmation Bias a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence How to Identify Sources of bias Incomplete information intentional deception influence from past personal experience intentional persuasion to strengthen a po...

Proposition A statement that can be true or false, like "The sun rises in the east," think of it as a "truth possibility." Example: "The Earth is flat" is a proposition, and it could be either true or false. Non-proposition A statement that isn't about truth or falsity, like questions or ...

Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best solutionWhat is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile A group of students is working on a research project based on the topic of ethical animal care. They have decided that the fir...

Which of these is a true/false statement? - proposition - non-proposition - complex proposition - simple proposition A proposition Which of these is a statement that is neither true or false, is simple (as in only makes one claim), and can be a question? - simple proposition - propositio...

Propositions statements that are expressed in sentences tht can be true or false. the sun never rises on Tuesdays Tomatoes are fruits 1+1=2 Propositions non-propositions expressed in sentences that cannot be either true or false Let's go fly a kite Give me the remote control Which way...

Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic." Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it ...

IMPEDIMENTS/BAD HABITS TO SOUND THINKING: - Making generalizations unsupported by evidence - Letting stereotypes shape our thinking - Viewing the world from one fixed vantage point - Forming false beliefs - Dismissing or attacking viewpoints that conflict with our own - Thinking deceptively a...

Reasoned Opinion Statements that express opinions that are supported by reasons and evidence. Reasoning A logical and systematic approach to thinking about something. Evidence The facts available to support a conclusion. Conclusion The statement in an argument that we claim is implied by the ar...

Ampliative inference premises make conclusion probable begging the question Assumes the conclusion Abductive Argument logical guess that may be true or false cogent argument a strong argument with true premises inductive argument Uses specific Premises to make broader generalization deductive a...

What are the three dimensions of critical thinking? 1. Analyzing one's thinking 2. Evaluating one's thinking 3. Improving one's thinking What are the four characteristics of critical thinking? 1. self-directed 2. self-disciplined 3. self-monitored 4. self-corrective _____ is the tenden...