Exam (elaborations) PHI 210 Critical Thinking Week 6 Exam 1 (100% Grad

Exam (elaborations) PHI 210 Critical Thinking Week 6 Exam 1 (100% Grad Test Week 6 Exam 1 Due Date 8/15/16 9:00 AM Status Completed Attempt Score 96 out of 100 points Instruction s This exam consist of 25 multiple choice questions and covers the material in Chapters 1 through 5. There are five questions from each chapter. Results Displayed Submitted Answers, Correct Answers, Feedback  Question 1 4 out of 4 points People who habitually analyze the arguments of others can be described as what type of thinkers? Selected Answer: critic al Correct Answer: critic al  Question 2 4 out of 4 points When we describe someone as "critical" we usually mean they have a(n) ________ orientation. Selected Answer: negati ve Correct Answer: negati ve  Question 3 4 out of 4 points Aaron is choosing his classes for the upcoming college semester and making sure they align with his future career plans. Which BEST describes the habit of critical thinking he is practicing? Selected Answer: setting thoughtful goals and making your own decisions Correct This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :38:40 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH PHI 210 Critical Thinking Week 6 Exam 1 (100% Graded) Answer: setting thoughtful goals and making your own decisions  Question 4 4 out of 4 points Mark had to make a decision about which nursing school he was going to attend. Before making his decision, he investigated the average salaries of graduates, the job placement rates, and the cost per year to attend each school. Which critical thinking habit was Mark practicing? Selected Answer: actively seeking out information Correct Answer: actively seeking out information  Question 5 4 out of 4 points A rule of thumb for using to critical thinking to find solutions and make decisions is to seek which of the following? Selected Answer: the best possible solution Correct Answer: the best possible solution  Question 6 4 out of 4 points Which of the following definitions BEST describes the term "conformity"? Selected Answer: changing your behavior to better fit in with the norms of a surrounding group Correct Answer: changing your behavior to better fit in with the norms of a surrounding group  Question 7 4 out of 4 points Hindsight bias can be a form of _________. Selected Answer: overconfide nce Correct This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :38:40 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH Answer: overconfide nce  Question 8 4 out of 4 points Which strategy helps combat hostility? Selected Answer: Listening generously, trying to comprehend your opponent's perspective, and playing out "what if" scenarios. Correct Answer: Listening generously, trying to comprehend your opponent's perspective, and playing out "what if" scenarios.  Question 9 4 out of 4 points For much of her life, Kaiden has volunteered with the Red Cross and considers this to be part of her identity. Which of these scenarios would suggest that Kaiden's ability to think critically has been hindered by this aspect of her identity? Selected Answer: She automatically gets defensive when someone suggests anything negative about the Red Cross as an organization. Correct Answer: She automatically gets defensive when someone suggests anything negative about the Red Cross as an organization.  Question 10 0 out of 4 points Which statement BEST summarizes the barriers to critical thinking explained in this chapter? Selected Answer: Critical thinking is influenced by internal factors like pride and emotions, but not by external factors like groups or culture. Correct Answer: Critical thinking is influenced by both internal factors like pride and emotions, as well as external factors like groups and culture.  Question 11 4 out of 4 points Premise 1: All television shows that aired in the twentieth century were game shows. Premise 2: "Supermarket Sweep" was a television show that aired in the twentieth century. Conclusion: Therefore, "Supermarket Sweep" was a game show. How does this argument hold up in terms of truth and validity? This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :38:40 GMT -05:00