WGU D265 TASK 1 CRITICAL THINKING CASE
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◉ 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
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◉ 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
