WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence | Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
When asked how likely it is for an urban cyclist to get in an accident, a survey respondent remembered
that their friend got into a cycling accident last week. This makes them conclude that cycling accidents
are fairly likely.
Which statement is correct about the source of bias in the passage and how to avoid its impact?
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by carefully considering whether the examples that come to
mind are truly representative of the world at large.
- This is confirmation bias. It is best avoided by seeking out the best arguments for alternative
viewpoints.
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by going with one's instincts and avoiding too much
deliberation.
- This is confirmation bias. It is best avoided by staying fixed in one's beliefs and not allowing outside
influences to change one's views. - This is availability bias. It is best avoided by carefully considering
whether the examples that come to mind are truly representative of the world at large.
Which argument would require a conjoint, hidden assumption to be paired with premise (1) when
mapped?
- (1) We can either eat out at a restaurant or stay in. (2) We should not stay in. (3) So we should go out
to a restaurant.
- (1) If it had rained last night, the sidewalk would still be wet. (2) But the sidewalk is dry. (3) So it must
not have rained last night.
- (1) Out of all the movies we could watch tonight, Movie A is the funniest. (2) Therefore, we should
watch Movie A.
- (1) If we want to support a reasonable tax plan, we should vote for Candidate A. (2) We do want to
support a reasonable tax plan. (3) So we should vote for Candidate A. - (1) Out of all the movies we
could watch tonight, Movie A is the funniest. (2) Therefore, we should watch Movie A.
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
, - Hence
- Because
- Thus
- Therefore - Because
Which is the best example of System 1 thinking?
- Researching different candidates' tax plans to determine how to vote
- Automatically forming a judgment about someone based on how they are dressed
- Splitting the bill with friends at a restaurant
- Consulting multiple sources to form an investment plan - Automatically forming a judgment about
someone based on how they are dressed
Which is the best example of System 2 thinking?
- Choosing the best college for one's child
- Realizing, due to a crashing sound, that something happened upstairs
- Thinking that food is rotten because it smells bad
- Solving the equation 1+3=? - Choosing the best college for one's child
Which is the most plausible counterexample to the general moral principle that one should never lie?
- Telling a lie to save innocent lives
- Telling a lie to get out of trouble
- Telling a lie to avoid paying income tax
- Telling a lie to land a dream job - Telling a lie to save innocent lives
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity? Choose 2 answers.
with 100% Correct Answers
When asked how likely it is for an urban cyclist to get in an accident, a survey respondent remembered
that their friend got into a cycling accident last week. This makes them conclude that cycling accidents
are fairly likely.
Which statement is correct about the source of bias in the passage and how to avoid its impact?
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by carefully considering whether the examples that come to
mind are truly representative of the world at large.
- This is confirmation bias. It is best avoided by seeking out the best arguments for alternative
viewpoints.
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by going with one's instincts and avoiding too much
deliberation.
- This is confirmation bias. It is best avoided by staying fixed in one's beliefs and not allowing outside
influences to change one's views. - This is availability bias. It is best avoided by carefully considering
whether the examples that come to mind are truly representative of the world at large.
Which argument would require a conjoint, hidden assumption to be paired with premise (1) when
mapped?
- (1) We can either eat out at a restaurant or stay in. (2) We should not stay in. (3) So we should go out
to a restaurant.
- (1) If it had rained last night, the sidewalk would still be wet. (2) But the sidewalk is dry. (3) So it must
not have rained last night.
- (1) Out of all the movies we could watch tonight, Movie A is the funniest. (2) Therefore, we should
watch Movie A.
- (1) If we want to support a reasonable tax plan, we should vote for Candidate A. (2) We do want to
support a reasonable tax plan. (3) So we should vote for Candidate A. - (1) Out of all the movies we
could watch tonight, Movie A is the funniest. (2) Therefore, we should watch Movie A.
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
, - Hence
- Because
- Thus
- Therefore - Because
Which is the best example of System 1 thinking?
- Researching different candidates' tax plans to determine how to vote
- Automatically forming a judgment about someone based on how they are dressed
- Splitting the bill with friends at a restaurant
- Consulting multiple sources to form an investment plan - Automatically forming a judgment about
someone based on how they are dressed
Which is the best example of System 2 thinking?
- Choosing the best college for one's child
- Realizing, due to a crashing sound, that something happened upstairs
- Thinking that food is rotten because it smells bad
- Solving the equation 1+3=? - Choosing the best college for one's child
Which is the most plausible counterexample to the general moral principle that one should never lie?
- Telling a lie to save innocent lives
- Telling a lie to get out of trouble
- Telling a lie to avoid paying income tax
- Telling a lie to land a dream job - Telling a lie to save innocent lives
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity? Choose 2 answers.
