WGU C168 (Critical Thinking and Logic) Objective Assessment Questions With Answers Latest | 100% Correct

Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking? a) thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better b) thinking about critical theory c) critiquing others' arguments d) playing "devil's advocate": A 2. Critical Thinking involves one's own thinking a) analyzing, evaluating, and rationalizing b) analyzing, evaluating, and justifying c) analyzing, evaluating, and improving d) criticizing: C 3. Which of the following is not a bad habit of thought? a) making generalizations unsupported by evidence b) reasoning from assumptions that are not one's own c) viewing the world from one vantage point d) stereotyping: B 4. Which term means the tendency to view everything in relationship to oneself? a) self-preoccupation b) narcissism c) solipsism d) egocentrism: D 5. In thinking through a problem, the critical thinker does all of the following except: a) raises vital questions b) gathers information that supports his/her presuppositions c) thinks open-mindedly d) reaches well-reasoned conclusions: B 6. Another term for critical thinking is: a) first-order thinking b) second-order thinking c) primary d) secondary: B 7. Hiding or distorting evidence illustrates which of the following? a) strong-sense thinking b) weak-sense thinking c) intellectual cunning d) first-order thinking: B 2 / 12 C168 Critical Thinking and Logic 8. Critical thinking values of thought over of thought. a) depth/speed b) speed/depth c) speed/conformity d) conformity/speed: A 9. Bringing an unbiased perspective to all relevant viewpoints exemplifies which of the following? a) intellectual humility b) relativism c) fair-mindedness d) intellectual integrity: C 10. The ability to reconstruct others' viewpoints exemplifies which of the following traits? a) intellectual autonomy b) intellectual perseverance c) intellectual humility d) intellectual empathy: D 11. To admit flaws in one's own thinking is an expression of: a) intellectual perseverance b) intellectual integrity c) intellectual arrogance d) intellectual autonomy: B 12. The opposite of intellectual conformity is: a) intellectual autonomy b) intellectual perseverance c) intellectual courage d) intellectual integrity: A 13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of second-order thinking? a) It is analyzed. b) It is assessed. c) It relies on intuition. d) It is reconstructed.: C 14. Which of the following is not among the suggested beginning tactics for improving your thinking? a) Use wasted time. b) Deal with your ego. 3 / 12 C168 Critical Thinking and Logic c) Handle multiple problems per day. d) Keep an intellectual journal.: C 15. Which of the mind's basic functions evaluates the extent to which life's events are either positive or negative? a) thinking b) intuiting c) feeling d) wanting: C 16. The elements of reasoning are also known as the: a) Parts of thinking b) Fundamental structures of thought c) Standards of thought d) A and B: D 17. The mind drawing conclusions on the basis of reasons defines which process? a) Inferring b) Implying c) Reasoning d) A and C e) B and C: C 18. Which elements of reasoning are operative when we think through a problem? a) All eight elements b) It depends on the nature of the problem c) It depends on the scope of the problem d) It depends on whether the problem is simple or complex: A 19. What is the term for the goal or desired outcome of our reasoning? a) Consequence b) Purpose c) Result d) Dividend: B 20. Which of the following is something we take for granted as true in our reasoning? a) Implication b) Inference c) Assumption d) Information: C 4 / 12 C168 Critical Thinking and Logic 21. What is said to follow from our reasoning? a) Assumptions b) Conclusions c) Implications d) Inferences: C 22. Theories are examples of: a) Information b) Concepts c) Points of View d) Assumptions: B 23. In reasoning, we make based on . a) Assumptions/inferences b) Assumptions/information c) Inferences/assumptions d) Inferences/implications: C 24. Distinctions between the elements of reasoning are not . a) Absolute/Relative b) Relative/Absolute c) Subjective/Objective d) Objective/Subjective: B 25. Which of the following statements is correct? 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. 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.: C 26. Which of the following best describes activated ignorance? a) Memorizing information that we don't understand b) Mentally taking in and actively using information that is true c) Mentally taking in and actively using false information d) Ignoring information that doesn't validate our beliefs: C 27. In some cases, the conclusions we draw are based on assumptions that operate at a(n) level. 5 / 12 C168 Critical Thinking and Logic a) Subconscious b) Conscious c) Subliminal d) Irrational: A 28. What are the three kinds of implications that may be involved in any situation? a) Possible, probable, impossible b) Possible, probable, necessary c) Possible, probable, conceivable d) Possible, probable, remote: B 29. Thinking that is easily understood reflects which of the intellectual standards? a) Precision b) Logic c) Clarity d) Accuracy: C 30. Reasoning that is specific, exact and sufficiently detailed is said to be: a) Deep b) Accurate c) Clear d) Precise: D 31. These questions have more than one answer, with some answers better than others. a) Questions of fact b) Questions of preference c) Questions of judgment d) Weak-sense questions: C 32. "Is basketball or ice hockey more fun to watch?" is a: a) question of fact