GEB 3213 Chapter 5

1. _____ can be defined as "self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self- corrective thinking. a. Psychoanalysis b. Introspection c. Critical thinking d. Self-criticism e. Guided reflection<<Ans>>c. Critical thinking 2. Which of the following examples involves critical thinking? a. Watching a baseball match along with your friends b. Preparing breakfast while listening to the radio c. Reading the morning news while commuting by train d. Checking the stock updates for the latest highs and lows e. Preparing a document on the most effective way to create a web page<<Ans>>e. Preparing a document on the most effective way to create a web page 3. Which of the following is a proper advice for productive writing? a. Early morning is the ideal time to start writing. b. Coffee is a stimulant that helps in creative writing. c. Late night provides the ideal time to involve in writing. d. There is no "right mood" to start writing. e. It is generally advised to wait for the "right mood" to be most creative.<<Ans>>d. There is no "right mood" to start writing. 4. As a habit of mind, critical thinking requires all of the following except: a. established standards and attention to the use of standards. b. effective communication and problem solving. c. experience in the field of critical analysis and writing. d. acknowledging our own tendency for confirmation bias. e. recognizing our egocentrism and sociocentrism.<<Ans>>c. experience in the field of critical analysis and writing. 5. If you only pay attention to information that reinforces your existing beliefs and ignore or discredit information that contradicts your beliefs, you are guilty of _____. a. egocentrism b. critical thinking c. cognitive bias d. confirmation bias e. self-fulfilling prophecy<<Ans>>d. confirmation bias 6. Mervin strongly believes that a hierarchical organization tends to be more productive in the long run. When Zeta, his colleague points out that modern workplaces require employees to be at their creative best and strong hierarchy is antithetical to creativity, Mervin shrugs off her suggestion. Mervin is guilty of: a. determinism. b. confirmation bias. c. notation bias. d. self-fulfilling prophecy. e. narcissism.<<Ans>>b. confirmation bias. 7. _____ can be defined as the use of self-centered standards to determine what to believe and what to reject. a. Confirmation bias b. Egocentrism c. Unilateralism d. Determinism e. Notation bias<<Ans>>b. Egocentrism 8. Rupert believes that eating yogurt can improve your intelligence. When asked how he came to the conclusion, he said that all his friends said so. Rupert is guilty of: a. sociocentrism. b. unilateralism. c. confirmation bias. d. determinism. e. critical thinking.<<Ans>>a. sociocentrism. 9. Rita is asked to prepare a document on workplace politics. She approaches her mentor and reveals that she is quite apprehensive of her ability to deliver. On probing, her mentor finds that Rita was a victim of organizational politics in her earlier organization and thus finds the topic a bit difficult to handle without being subjective. Rita's difficulty can be attributed to: a. fear of failure. b. fear of the unknown. c. lack of critical thinking. d. negative orientation. e. confirmation bias.<<Ans>>d. negative orientation. 10. The community orientation program expects all students to prepare an article on the topic of their choice. Jennifer, a volunteer teacher at community programs, decides to choose to write on teaching methodologies for learning disabled students. According to the checklist, which aspect of preparation has Jennifer addressed? a. Determine your specific purpose. b. Make sure your purpose is realistic. c. Make sure your timing is appropriate. d. Make sure your sources are credible. e. Determine audience knowledge and awareness of topic.<<Ans>>d. Make sure your sources are credible.