WGU D265 ACTUAL TEST PAPER
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
TESTED ANSWERS
◉ Smith is committed to the belief that technological advancement
is always beneficial and thus never detrimental to human life. Smith
reads a carefully written and sufficiently argued essay in which the
author contends that the human adoption of any new technology
involves both advantages and disadvantages to its adopters. Since
Smith is a loyal technophile, Smith accepts the author's claims about
the advantages of technology but rejects the author's claims about
the disadvantages of technology.
Which cognitive bias is Smith demonstrating?
Answer: Confirmation Bias
◉ CONFIRMATION BIAS
Answer: the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of
one's existing beliefs or theories.
◉ COGNITIVE BIAS
Answer: a systematic thought process caused by the tendency of the
human brain to simplify information processing through a filter of
personal experience and preferences.
,◉ HEURISTICS
Answer: are practical rules of thumb that manifest as mental
shortcuts in judgment and decision-making.
◉ Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
Answer: "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 follows that we need to
institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.Which
two statements contain premises of the given argument?
Answer: We are approaching the point at which reversal is not
possible. & Inflation is rising rapidly.
◉ "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we
make the best automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two
descriptors best characterize Kennedy's comments?
Answer: An inference & A weak argument & A proposition
◉ Which two sentences are propositions?
, Answer: Lending helps stimulate capital investment. & A strong
economy is vital to national security.
◉ I have grown bored since last week. Which descriptor accurately
characterizes this sentence?
Answer: Proposition
◉ People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing
to do. Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Answer: Begging the question
◉ One should not speed because speeding is wrong.Which type of
logic error is this an example of?
Answer: Begging the question
◉ My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is
something that kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has
committed the fallacy of begging the question, one must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop. Which type
of logic error is this an example of?
Answer: The fallacy fallacy
◉ If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is
kind. This is an example of which type of logic error?
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
TESTED ANSWERS
◉ Smith is committed to the belief that technological advancement
is always beneficial and thus never detrimental to human life. Smith
reads a carefully written and sufficiently argued essay in which the
author contends that the human adoption of any new technology
involves both advantages and disadvantages to its adopters. Since
Smith is a loyal technophile, Smith accepts the author's claims about
the advantages of technology but rejects the author's claims about
the disadvantages of technology.
Which cognitive bias is Smith demonstrating?
Answer: Confirmation Bias
◉ CONFIRMATION BIAS
Answer: the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of
one's existing beliefs or theories.
◉ COGNITIVE BIAS
Answer: a systematic thought process caused by the tendency of the
human brain to simplify information processing through a filter of
personal experience and preferences.
,◉ HEURISTICS
Answer: are practical rules of thumb that manifest as mental
shortcuts in judgment and decision-making.
◉ Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
Answer: "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 follows that we need to
institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.Which
two statements contain premises of the given argument?
Answer: We are approaching the point at which reversal is not
possible. & Inflation is rising rapidly.
◉ "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we
make the best automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two
descriptors best characterize Kennedy's comments?
Answer: An inference & A weak argument & A proposition
◉ Which two sentences are propositions?
, Answer: Lending helps stimulate capital investment. & A strong
economy is vital to national security.
◉ I have grown bored since last week. Which descriptor accurately
characterizes this sentence?
Answer: Proposition
◉ People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing
to do. Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Answer: Begging the question
◉ One should not speed because speeding is wrong.Which type of
logic error is this an example of?
Answer: Begging the question
◉ My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is
something that kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has
committed the fallacy of begging the question, one must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop. Which type
of logic error is this an example of?
Answer: The fallacy fallacy
◉ If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is
kind. This is an example of which type of logic error?
