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WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING REASON AND
EVIDENCE OA EXAM | OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
What is the genetic fallacy?
A. it is committed when one introduces an irrelevant topic.
B. it is an irrelevance fallacy base solely on history or origin.
C. it is committed when one attacks the person making an argument
rather than the argument itself.
D. it is committed when one's argument mistakenly uses the same
word in two different sense.
It is an irrelevance fallacy based solely on history or origin.
A witness is testifying against a defendant in a court case. During
cross-examination the defense attorney bring up economic & tax fraud
committed by the witness 4 years ago.What is the reason for this not
being an ad hominem attach in the given scenario.
A. Because the lawyer is trying to introduce an irrelevant topic in the
argument.
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B. Because the lawyer is checking the creditability of the witness.
C. Because the lawyer is trying to find out the origin of an idea to
reject or accept the witness's claim.
D. Because the lawyer is not using a threat to compel agreement from
the witness.
Because the lawyer is checking the creditability of the witness.
There are many different sources of information, the internet, social
media post, podcast, videos, news articles and countless other
media.what is the best way to get a picture of the source of
information?
A. Look at a variety of primary sources.
B. Look at quotes from qualified person.
C. Stick to only one source of trust.
D. Ensure the information make sense.
Look at a variety of primary sources.
Most people today believe the earth is round. Members of the
international Flat Earth Society believe that earth is flat. Supposed
someone begins to research the question of the Earth's shape. The
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sources listed below were among the first search engine results.Which
two sources are reliable?
Choose two answers:
- A published collection of photographs taken by astronauts on space
missions over the last 20 years.
-Models of what the night sky book looks like for each point of view.
An individual wants to conduct an anonymous survey to determine
what percentage of the population drinks alcohol daily, so the
individual formulates the following survey question: *I drink alcohol
excessively, often having at least one drink a day." Participants must
select "true" or "false.
Which statement is true of this study question?
A. It is not good because the question may lead participants to answer
in a certain way
B. It is good because the study is anonymous.
C. It is good because it addresses the central issue in the study.
D. It is not good because it fails to consider the participant's motives
lt is not good because the question may lead participants to answer in
a certain way.
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What is "satisficing" in behavioral economic?
A. To make choices that are enough to achieve one seeds.
B. The curate and personalized version of online reality that a
websites show you when you log on.
C. It is an effort to interpret others reasoning in the best possible light.
D. its can shortcut, a rule of thumb, or a strategy ready to be use.
To make choices that are enough to achieve one's needs.
Which example show confirmation bias?
A. an individual succeed in a job interview. They believe that they
succeed because they were the top candidate. in reality they were the
only person that appeared for the job interview.
B. A student didn't study for an Exam and received a low grade. Now
the student is not going to study on future exams.
C. a person may think a $30,000 car is inexpensive if they see an
$85,000 car.
D. Someone ignores new studies that contradict their beliefs, while
accepting new studies that agrees with their beliefs
Someone ignores new studies that contradict their beliefs, while
accepting new studies that agree with their beliefs.
WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING REASON AND
EVIDENCE OA EXAM | OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
What is the genetic fallacy?
A. it is committed when one introduces an irrelevant topic.
B. it is an irrelevance fallacy base solely on history or origin.
C. it is committed when one attacks the person making an argument
rather than the argument itself.
D. it is committed when one's argument mistakenly uses the same
word in two different sense.
It is an irrelevance fallacy based solely on history or origin.
A witness is testifying against a defendant in a court case. During
cross-examination the defense attorney bring up economic & tax fraud
committed by the witness 4 years ago.What is the reason for this not
being an ad hominem attach in the given scenario.
A. Because the lawyer is trying to introduce an irrelevant topic in the
argument.
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B. Because the lawyer is checking the creditability of the witness.
C. Because the lawyer is trying to find out the origin of an idea to
reject or accept the witness's claim.
D. Because the lawyer is not using a threat to compel agreement from
the witness.
Because the lawyer is checking the creditability of the witness.
There are many different sources of information, the internet, social
media post, podcast, videos, news articles and countless other
media.what is the best way to get a picture of the source of
information?
A. Look at a variety of primary sources.
B. Look at quotes from qualified person.
C. Stick to only one source of trust.
D. Ensure the information make sense.
Look at a variety of primary sources.
Most people today believe the earth is round. Members of the
international Flat Earth Society believe that earth is flat. Supposed
someone begins to research the question of the Earth's shape. The
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sources listed below were among the first search engine results.Which
two sources are reliable?
Choose two answers:
- A published collection of photographs taken by astronauts on space
missions over the last 20 years.
-Models of what the night sky book looks like for each point of view.
An individual wants to conduct an anonymous survey to determine
what percentage of the population drinks alcohol daily, so the
individual formulates the following survey question: *I drink alcohol
excessively, often having at least one drink a day." Participants must
select "true" or "false.
Which statement is true of this study question?
A. It is not good because the question may lead participants to answer
in a certain way
B. It is good because the study is anonymous.
C. It is good because it addresses the central issue in the study.
D. It is not good because it fails to consider the participant's motives
lt is not good because the question may lead participants to answer in
a certain way.
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What is "satisficing" in behavioral economic?
A. To make choices that are enough to achieve one seeds.
B. The curate and personalized version of online reality that a
websites show you when you log on.
C. It is an effort to interpret others reasoning in the best possible light.
D. its can shortcut, a rule of thumb, or a strategy ready to be use.
To make choices that are enough to achieve one's needs.
Which example show confirmation bias?
A. an individual succeed in a job interview. They believe that they
succeed because they were the top candidate. in reality they were the
only person that appeared for the job interview.
B. A student didn't study for an Exam and received a low grade. Now
the student is not going to study on future exams.
C. a person may think a $30,000 car is inexpensive if they see an
$85,000 car.
D. Someone ignores new studies that contradict their beliefs, while
accepting new studies that agrees with their beliefs
Someone ignores new studies that contradict their beliefs, while
accepting new studies that agree with their beliefs.
