WGU D265 Critical Thinking Reasoning and Evidence Midterm Practice Assessment 2025

Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers. - I disagree with my opponent’s position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the matter. - I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best approach to a problem. - Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased. - While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position because I know it is right. - I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the matter. - I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best approach to a problem . Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. - Hey, let’s go to lunch at noon today. - Mangino’s has the best pizza. - They will likely put the other restaurants out of business. - Do you like Mangino’s pizza? - Mangino's has the best pizza. - They will likely put the other restaurants out of business. Which statement is a simple proposition? 1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car. 2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished my work. 3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk. 4. By noon, the sun was shining. By noon, the sun was shining. Which indicator is a premise indicator? Hence Because Thus Therefore Because Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the government should encourage industry to develop flying cars and banks should help fund industry research. Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers. - Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion - The research and development of such vehicles will be expensive WGU D265 WGU D265 - The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars - Banks should help fund industry research - The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars - Banks should help fund industry research Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make good house pets, while German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection. Therefore, because it is important to select the right breed for your needs, you should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice. Which statement is the conclusion of the argument? - German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection. - Dogs are bred for many different purposes. - You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice. - It is important to select the right breed for your needs. You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice. Everyone should vote ___________________. Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence? - because it is their duty - for the most honest candidate - in their assigned district - before the deadline because it is their duty People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time. Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence? Proposition Inference Weak argument Strong argument Proposition Jordan says, "I am the best student at our high school; I am the tallest and most athletic, and I have the best car." Taylor, Jordan's best friend, totally agrees. Which two descriptors best characterize Jordan's comments? Choose two answers. Weak argument Proposition Inference Strong argument - Weak argument - Inference All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute. Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example? Deductive Invalid Inductive Abductive Deductive Usually when the audience comes out of a theater laughing, that means the film was funny. The audience leaving the theater after this film is laughing. So the film probably is WGU D265 WGU D265 funny. Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example? Valid Sound Inductive Deductive Inductive All dogs can fly. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger can fly. Which types of reasoning are illustrated in this example? Choose 2 answers. Deductive Valid True Sound Deductive Valid An individual drops hundreds of objects, and each time they fall to the ground. The individual therefore concludes that if someone drops a pencil, it will fall. Which terms describe the argument? Choose 2 answers. Deductive Valid Strong Cogent Strong Cogent If I am bald, then I am old. I am old. Therefore, I am bald. Which type of logic error is this an example of? Begging the question The fallacy fallacy Denying the antecedent Affirming the consequent Affirming the consequent If I am a soldier, then I am brave. I am not a soldier. Therefore, I am not brave. Which type of logic error is this an example of? Affirming the consequent Denying the antecedent Begging the question The fallacy fallacy Denying the antecedent One should never cheat on a test, since cheating is wrong. Which type of logic error is this an example of? Affirming the consequent Denying the antecedent Begging the question The fallacy fallacy Begging the question WGU D265 WGU D265 My opponent argues that the earth is round because Dr. Evil shaped it that way using his satellite mounted laser. Since Dr. Evil is a fictitious character, you must reject the argument that the earth is round. This is an example of which type of logic error? Denying the antecedent Affirming the consequent Begging the question The fallacy fallacy The fallacy fallacy Which piece of information would be the most helpful to know in assessing the credibility of a news story? Whether the political party affiliation of the author is identified Whether the article contains video footage Whether the name of the author and the publication are identified Whether there is widespread agreement with the story on social media Whether the name of the author and the publication are identified 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? - Neither site is credible, unless one of the two is truly an official government website run by a government agency. - The site that looks more official with tables, charts, and statistics is more credible because it reflects professionalism and objectivity. - It is not feasible to determine which site is more credible from the information provided. - The site that looks less official and does not include tables, charts, and statistics is more credible because it is more straightforward and objective. 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? - Confidently, because the source likely has exclusive information. - Skeptically, because the source may lack credibility. - Confidently, because the source is concerned with telling the true story. - Skeptically, because the source reflects a formal fallacy. Skeptically, because the source may lack credibility. Politician A proposes new tax cuts for large corporations. Initially Politician B opposes these tax cuts. However, instead of quickly dis