WGU - C168 Critical Thinking and Logic - Practice MCQ test with correct answers Latest Update 2024
Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking?
a) thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
b) thinking about critical theory
c) critiquing others' arguments
d) playing "devil's advocate" - correct answer A
Critical Thinking involves _________________ one's own thinking
a) analyzing, evaluating, and rationalizing
b) analyzing, evaluating, and justifying
c) analyzing, evaluating, and improving
d) criticizing - correct answer C
Which of the following is not a bad habit of thought?
a) making generalizations unsupported by evidence
b) reasoning from assumptions that are not one's own
c) viewing the world from one vantage point
d) stereotyping - correct answer B
Which term means the tendency to view everything in relationship to oneself?
a) self-preoccupation
b) narcissism
c) solipsism
d) egocentrism - correct answer D
In thinking through a problem, the critical thinker does all of the following except:
a) raises vital questions
b) gathers information that supports his/her presuppositions
Ask for more Exams or Study materials from () c) thinks open-mindedly
d) reaches well-reasoned conclusions - correct answer B
Another term for critical thinking is:
a) first-order thinking
b) second-order thinking
c) primary
d) secondary - correct answer B
Hiding or distorting evidence illustrates which of the following?
a) strong-sense thinking
b) weak-sense thinking
c) intellectual cunning
d) first-order thinking - correct answer B
Critical thinking values ________ of thought over ______ of thought.
a) depth/speed
b) speed/depth
c) speed/conformity
d) conformity/speed - correct answer A
Bringing an unbiased perspective to all relevant viewpoints exemplifies which of the following?
a) intellectual humility
b) relativism
c) fair-mindedness
d) intellectual integrity - correct answer C
The ability to reconstruct others' viewpoints exemplifies which of the following traits?
a) intellectual autonomy
b) intellectual perseverance
c) intellectual humility
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Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking?
a) thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
b) thinking about critical theory
c) critiquing others' arguments
d) playing "devil's advocate" - correct answer A
Critical Thinking involves _________________ one's own thinking
a) analyzing, evaluating, and rationalizing
b) analyzing, evaluating, and justifying
c) analyzing, evaluating, and improving
d) criticizing - correct answer C
Which of the following is not a bad habit of thought?
a) making generalizations unsupported by evidence
b) reasoning from assumptions that are not one's own
c) viewing the world from one vantage point
d) stereotyping - correct answer B
Which term means the tendency to view everything in relationship to oneself?
a) self-preoccupation
b) narcissism
c) solipsism
d) egocentrism - correct answer D
In thinking through a problem, the critical thinker does all of the following except:
a) raises vital questions
b) gathers information that supports his/her presuppositions
Ask for more Exams or Study materials from () c) thinks open-mindedly
d) reaches well-reasoned conclusions - correct answer B
Another term for critical thinking is:
a) first-order thinking
b) second-order thinking
c) primary
d) secondary - correct answer B
Hiding or distorting evidence illustrates which of the following?
a) strong-sense thinking
b) weak-sense thinking
c) intellectual cunning
d) first-order thinking - correct answer B
Critical thinking values ________ of thought over ______ of thought.
a) depth/speed
b) speed/depth
c) speed/conformity
d) conformity/speed - correct answer A
Bringing an unbiased perspective to all relevant viewpoints exemplifies which of the following?
a) intellectual humility
b) relativism
c) fair-mindedness
d) intellectual integrity - correct answer C
The ability to reconstruct others' viewpoints exemplifies which of the following traits?
a) intellectual autonomy
b) intellectual perseverance
c) intellectual humility
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