WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING REASON AND
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
EXAM LATEST UPDATE WITH QUESTIONS ANF
ANSWERS RATED A+ 2024/2025
PROPOSITIONS - ANSWER >>>>>Are statements that can be true or
false
NON-PROPOSITONS - ANSWER >>>>>Are sentences that are not
statements about matters of fact or fiction. They do not make a claim
that can be true or false.
SIMPLE PROPOSITIONS - ANSWER >>>>>Have no internal logic
structure, meaning whether they are true or false does not depend on
whether a part of them is true or false. They are simply true or false on
their own. (Example: Harry Potter wears glasses. The sky is blue.)
COMPLEX PROPOSITIONS - ANSWER >>>>>Have internal logic structure,
meaning they are composed of simple propositions. Whether they are
true or false depends on whether their parts are true or false. (Example:
The sky is blue, but it does not look blue to me right now. The cat ate
the food, but he did not like it. The GDP of Canada is either $3 trillion or
$12 trillion.)
Words used to identify Independent Propositions - ANSWER >>>>>AND,
OR, EITHER, BUT, IF, THEN.
CONCLUSION INDICATORS - ANSWER >>>>>THEREFORE, SO, IT
FOLLOWS THAT, HENCE, THUS, ENTAILS THAT, WE MAY CONCLUDE
THAT, IMPLIES THAT, WHEREFORE, AND AS A RESULT.
PREMISE INDICATORS - ANSWER >>>>>BECAUSE, FOR, GIVEN THAT, AS,
SINCE, AS INDICATED BY.
DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENTS - ANSWER >>>>>Arguments where the
premises guarantee or necessitate the conclusion.
,-mathematical arguments, logical arguments, arguments from
definition.
INDUCTION ARGUMENTS - ANSWER >>>>>Arguments where the
premises make the conclusion probable.
-analogies, authority, causal inferences, extrapolations, etc.
INFERENCE TO THE BEST EXPLANATION OR ABDUCTION - ANSWER
>>>>>Arguments where the best available explanation is chosen as the
correct explanation.
FORMAL FALLACY - ANSWER >>>>>Concerns the structure of an
argument
INFORMAL FALLACY - ANSWER >>>>>Concerns the informational
content of an argument
A FORMAL FALLACY IS A TYPE OF - ANSWER >>>>>Bad Argument
Structure
Which piece of information would be the most helpful to know in
assessing the credibility of a news story? - ANSWER >>>>>Whether the
name of the author and the publication are identified
Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of
an information source? - ANSWER >>>>>Who funded it? & Does it try to
get you to distrust other sources?
While researching a topic on the internet, a student encounters two
different websites, one of that looks more official than the other and
includes tables, charts, and statistics, while the other does not.
What is the line of reasoning this student should employ to determine
which site is more credible? - ANSWER >>>>>It is not feasible to
determine which site is more credible from the information provided.
In which way should an information source be approached if it is stating
that it is the only source of real information and that other sources
,cannot be trusted? - ANSWER >>>>>Skeptically, because the source
may lack credibility.
PRINCIPLE OF CHARITY - ANSWER >>>>>The principle of charity
suggests we should try to understand ideas before criticizing them.
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity?
- ANSWER >>>>>It is morally right to give others the benefit of the
doubt.
It allows for a clearer understanding of the issue.
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? - ANSWER
>>>>>Affirming the consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My
opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who
disagrees is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
EXAM LATEST UPDATE WITH QUESTIONS ANF
ANSWERS RATED A+ 2024/2025
PROPOSITIONS - ANSWER >>>>>Are statements that can be true or
false
NON-PROPOSITONS - ANSWER >>>>>Are sentences that are not
statements about matters of fact or fiction. They do not make a claim
that can be true or false.
SIMPLE PROPOSITIONS - ANSWER >>>>>Have no internal logic
structure, meaning whether they are true or false does not depend on
whether a part of them is true or false. They are simply true or false on
their own. (Example: Harry Potter wears glasses. The sky is blue.)
COMPLEX PROPOSITIONS - ANSWER >>>>>Have internal logic structure,
meaning they are composed of simple propositions. Whether they are
true or false depends on whether their parts are true or false. (Example:
The sky is blue, but it does not look blue to me right now. The cat ate
the food, but he did not like it. The GDP of Canada is either $3 trillion or
$12 trillion.)
Words used to identify Independent Propositions - ANSWER >>>>>AND,
OR, EITHER, BUT, IF, THEN.
CONCLUSION INDICATORS - ANSWER >>>>>THEREFORE, SO, IT
FOLLOWS THAT, HENCE, THUS, ENTAILS THAT, WE MAY CONCLUDE
THAT, IMPLIES THAT, WHEREFORE, AND AS A RESULT.
PREMISE INDICATORS - ANSWER >>>>>BECAUSE, FOR, GIVEN THAT, AS,
SINCE, AS INDICATED BY.
DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENTS - ANSWER >>>>>Arguments where the
premises guarantee or necessitate the conclusion.
,-mathematical arguments, logical arguments, arguments from
definition.
INDUCTION ARGUMENTS - ANSWER >>>>>Arguments where the
premises make the conclusion probable.
-analogies, authority, causal inferences, extrapolations, etc.
INFERENCE TO THE BEST EXPLANATION OR ABDUCTION - ANSWER
>>>>>Arguments where the best available explanation is chosen as the
correct explanation.
FORMAL FALLACY - ANSWER >>>>>Concerns the structure of an
argument
INFORMAL FALLACY - ANSWER >>>>>Concerns the informational
content of an argument
A FORMAL FALLACY IS A TYPE OF - ANSWER >>>>>Bad Argument
Structure
Which piece of information would be the most helpful to know in
assessing the credibility of a news story? - ANSWER >>>>>Whether the
name of the author and the publication are identified
Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of
an information source? - ANSWER >>>>>Who funded it? & Does it try to
get you to distrust other sources?
While researching a topic on the internet, a student encounters two
different websites, one of that looks more official than the other and
includes tables, charts, and statistics, while the other does not.
What is the line of reasoning this student should employ to determine
which site is more credible? - ANSWER >>>>>It is not feasible to
determine which site is more credible from the information provided.
In which way should an information source be approached if it is stating
that it is the only source of real information and that other sources
,cannot be trusted? - ANSWER >>>>>Skeptically, because the source
may lack credibility.
PRINCIPLE OF CHARITY - ANSWER >>>>>The principle of charity
suggests we should try to understand ideas before criticizing them.
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity?
- ANSWER >>>>>It is morally right to give others the benefit of the
doubt.
It allows for a clearer understanding of the issue.
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? - ANSWER
>>>>>Affirming the consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My
opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who
disagrees is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem
