WGU D265 TASK 1 THINKING CRITICALLY
PASSED ON FIRST ATTEMPT FINAL PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 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 fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is
false, and that giraffes do not have long necks."
Answer: The fallacy fallacy
◉ Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating
at the conclusion of a match, that means the home team won. At
the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out
smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home
team won. Which term describes this argument?
Answer: Inductive
◉ I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore,
conclude that the sun will rise again tomorrow. Which term
describes this argument?
Answer: Cogent
◉ All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument?
Answer: Deductive
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information
sources?
PASSED ON FIRST ATTEMPT FINAL PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 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 fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is
false, and that giraffes do not have long necks."
Answer: The fallacy fallacy
◉ Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating
at the conclusion of a match, that means the home team won. At
the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out
smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home
team won. Which term describes this argument?
Answer: Inductive
◉ I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore,
conclude that the sun will rise again tomorrow. Which term
describes this argument?
Answer: Cogent
◉ All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument?
Answer: Deductive
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information
sources?
