WGU C168 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The elements of reasoning are also known as the - correct answer ✔✔Parts of thinking &
Fundamental structures of thought.
The Mind Drawing Conclusions on the Basis of Reasons defines which process - correct answer
✔✔Inferring & Reasoning
Which elements of reasoning are operative when we think through a problem? - correct answer
✔✔All 8 Elements
What is the term for the goal or desired outcome of our reasoning? - correct answer
✔✔Purpose
Which of the following is something we take for granted as true in our reasoning? - correct
answer ✔✔Assumption
What is said to follow from our reasoning? - correct answer ✔✔Implications
Theories are examples of: - correct answer ✔✔Concepts
In reasoning, we make __________ based on ___________. - correct answer
✔✔Inferences/Assumptions
, Distinctions between the elements of reasoning are_______ not ________. - correct answer
✔✔Relative/Absolute
Which of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔a) Intellectual traits must be
applied to the elements of critical thinking to use the standards effectively.
b) Intellectual traits must be applied to the standards of critical thinking to use the elements.
*Correct*c) The standards of critical thinking must be applied to the elements as the critical
thinker learns to develop intellectual traits.
d) The elements of critical thinking must be applied to the standards as the critical thinker
learns to develop intellectual traits.
Which of the following best describes activated ignorance? - correct answer ✔✔Mentally taking
in and actively using false information
In some cases, the conclusions we draw are based on assumptions that operate at a(n)
________ level. - correct answer ✔✔Unconscious
What are the three kinds of implications that may be involved in any situation? - correct answer
✔✔Possible, probable, necessary
Thinking that is easily understood reflects which of the intellectual standards? - correct answer
✔✔Clarity
Reasoning that is specific, exact and sufficiently detailed is said to be: - correct answer
✔✔Precice
Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking? - correct answer ✔✔**a)
thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
b) thinking about critical theory
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The elements of reasoning are also known as the - correct answer ✔✔Parts of thinking &
Fundamental structures of thought.
The Mind Drawing Conclusions on the Basis of Reasons defines which process - correct answer
✔✔Inferring & Reasoning
Which elements of reasoning are operative when we think through a problem? - correct answer
✔✔All 8 Elements
What is the term for the goal or desired outcome of our reasoning? - correct answer
✔✔Purpose
Which of the following is something we take for granted as true in our reasoning? - correct
answer ✔✔Assumption
What is said to follow from our reasoning? - correct answer ✔✔Implications
Theories are examples of: - correct answer ✔✔Concepts
In reasoning, we make __________ based on ___________. - correct answer
✔✔Inferences/Assumptions
, Distinctions between the elements of reasoning are_______ not ________. - correct answer
✔✔Relative/Absolute
Which of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔a) Intellectual traits must be
applied to the elements of critical thinking to use the standards effectively.
b) Intellectual traits must be applied to the standards of critical thinking to use the elements.
*Correct*c) The standards of critical thinking must be applied to the elements as the critical
thinker learns to develop intellectual traits.
d) The elements of critical thinking must be applied to the standards as the critical thinker
learns to develop intellectual traits.
Which of the following best describes activated ignorance? - correct answer ✔✔Mentally taking
in and actively using false information
In some cases, the conclusions we draw are based on assumptions that operate at a(n)
________ level. - correct answer ✔✔Unconscious
What are the three kinds of implications that may be involved in any situation? - correct answer
✔✔Possible, probable, necessary
Thinking that is easily understood reflects which of the intellectual standards? - correct answer
✔✔Clarity
Reasoning that is specific, exact and sufficiently detailed is said to be: - correct answer
✔✔Precice
Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking? - correct answer ✔✔**a)
thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
b) thinking about critical theory
